HOSE - Remote Header Tank to Water Pump Pipe

HOSE - REMOTE HEADER TANK TO WATER PUMP PIPE


CAUTION: Do not remove the pressure cap at the remote header tank unless the engine is cold.






Open the bonnet and fit wing protection. Release and remove the pressure cap. Raise and support the front of the vehicle. Place a drain tin in position below the radiator bottom hose.

Slacken the hose securing clip and withdraw the hose from the radiator.

Allow the coolant to drain into the tin.
Reposition and secure the bottom hose to the radiator. Lower the vehicle.

Slacken off the clip securing the hose (1 Fig. 1) to the water pump link pipe.

Slacken off the clip securing the hose to the bottom of the remote header tank.

Remove the hose assembly. Remove the hose clips. Fit the hose clips to the new hose.

Lubricate the inside of the hose ends with soap solution and fit the hose to the remote headertank and water pump link pipe. Tighten the securing clips. Top up the cooling system with the correct concentration of coolant solution. Refit the pressure cap. Run the engine until correct operating temperature is reached, i.e. the thermostat is open, set the heater controls to 85 and Defrost, check for leaks and stop the engine.

Carefully remove the pressure cap and check / top up the coolant. Refit the pressure cap. Remove wing protection and close the bonnet.

TORQUE FIGURES
Hose clips 2.5 - 3.5 Nm