Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant line (lower), removing and installing

Removing
- Drain coolant. Service and Repair




- Remove intake air duct between intake manifold and charge air cooler.
- Remove hose -4- to oil cooler at lower coolant line -2-.
- Remove hose -5- to heater core at lower coolant line.
- Remove lower coolant line from hose -1- at coolant pump.
- Unbolt lower coolant line from oil filter bracket -3-.


Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Fill with coolant. Service and Repair

WARNING! The cooling system is pressurized when the engine is warm. When opening the expansion tank, wear gloves and other appropriate protection, cover the cap using a cloth, and open carefully to relieve system pressure slowly.