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Outlet



Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)
Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
^ Throttle body
^ Mass air flow (MAF) /intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
3. Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet duct.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.





5. Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
6. Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.





7. Reposition the outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
8. Remove the outlet hose (6) from the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the outlet hose (6) to the radiator.
2. Position the outlet hose clamp at the radiator.





3. Install the outlet hose to the water pump.
4. Position the outlet hose clamp at the water pump.





5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.

Important: Align the arrow at the throttle body end of the duct with the throttle body attaching stud.

6. Install the radiator inlet hose clip to the outlet duct.
7. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
^ Throttle body
^ MAF/IAT sensor
^ Tighten the clamps to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).
8. Fill the cooling system.