Preliminary Procedures

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove expansion tank inlet hose from expansion tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
3. Remove heater outlet hose from expansion tank. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement : Diesel  → V6  → LE5 .
4. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement

1

Expansion Tank Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
8 N·m (71 lb in)

2

Expansion Tank Bolt

Tighten
8 N·m (71 lb in)

3

Surge Tank