Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Surge Tank Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
0102030405031.423N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal and Installation
To avoid damage, carefully disconnect the wiring connectors by holding the connector body.
Label all wires and hoses to avoid incorrect connection.
  1. Drain the engine coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Engine Coolant")
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Air Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner").
  3. Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clips, and remove the wiring protector around the surge tank.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum brake hose (A).
  5. Disconnect the PCSV hose (A) and the water hoses of the throttle body (B).
  6. Disconnect the PCV hose (A), then remove the surge tank bracket (B).

    Tightening torque: 27.5 ~ 31 N·m

  7. Remove the surge tank (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. After checking the coolant level, refill the engine coolant.

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