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Coolant Hose Replacement






REMOVAL
1. Radiator cap.
2. Start and run engine for 15 minutes.
3. Stop the engine and open the drain plug on the radiator to drain the coolant into a suitable container.
4. Loosen and reposition hose clamp on radiator inlet hose at radiator.
5. Loosen and reposition hose clamp on radiator inlet hose at thermostat cap.
6. Radiator inlet hose.

INSTALLATION
1. Position a new hose clamp on each end of new radiator inlet hose before installation.
2. New radiator inlet hose to thermostat cap and radiator; secure with two hose clamps after positioning over thermostat and radiator flares.
3. Fill radiator with approved coolant.