OEM 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Coolant Reservoir

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the coolant reservoir, specifically for surge tank replacement using the GE-477161617 Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool on 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Recipients of the ge-477161617 vac n fill coolant refill tool need it to repair and service the Coolant Reservoir. Cease engine coolant drainage while you detach vent hose clamps at heater outlet locations before removing the outlet hose from the Heater Core. You must start by removing the outlet hose clamp from the engine then taking off the heater outlet hose from the engine. Point the unsecured heater inlet hose outboard so it becomes easier to detach the Coolant Reservoir. Next detach the Coolant Reservoir inlet hose from the Coolant Reservoir after removing its clamp from the Coolant Reservoir. Remove the Coolant Reservoir bolts first then lift the Coolant Reservoir in position to reach the heater outlet hose. The heater outlet hose must be disconnected from its Coolant Reservoir location after removing both the Coolant Reservoir clamp from the heater outlet hose and the clamp from the Coolant Reservoir. Begin heater outlet hose installation to the Coolant Reservoir before moving onto Coolant Reservoir installation to the vehicle. Attach Coolant Reservoir bolts to Coolant Reservoir fixtures before tightening them to a torque of 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). Tie the Coolant Reservoir inlet hose to the tank and secure the Coolant Reservoir inlet hose clamp at its designated position on the Coolant Reservoir. Begin by attaching the heater outlet hose to both the engine and its clamp to the engine before securing the same hose to the Heater Core followed by clamping directly to the Heater Core. Finally, fill the engine coolant.