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Generator Cooling Hose Assembly Replacement



Generator Cooling Hose Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.




3. Disengage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
4. Disconnect the generator cooling hose (1) from the radiator.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.




7. Remove the generator cooling hose assembly to generator bolt.
8. Disconnect the generator cooling hose assembly from the generator.




9. Disconnect the generator cooling hose from the water pump.
10. Remove the generator cooling hose assembly from the vehicle.
11. Remove and discard the seal washers.

Installation Procedure

Important: Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

1. Inspect the new seal washer for any signs of cracks, cuts, or damage.
Do not use a damaged seal washer.





Important: The seal washer must completely bottom against the surface of the fitting.

2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, clean the sealing surfaces at the generator and generator cooling hose assembly.
Carefully install the new seal washers onto the generator cooling hose assembly.
3. Install the generator cooling hose assembly to the vehicle.




4. Connect the generator cooling hose to the water pump.
5. Connect the generator cooling hose assembly to the generator.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the generator cooling hose assembly to generator bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

7. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner.
8. Raise and support the vehicle.




9. Connect the generator cooling hose (1) to the radiator.
10. Engage the generator cooling hose clamp at the radiator.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Fill the cooling system.