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Surge Tank to Pipe Hose

REMOVAL
1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove heater return pipe from hold down clamps.
3. Remove heater return pipe-to-thermostat housing clamp and hose.





4. Remove clamp and hose from coolant surge tank.





5. Lift pipe and use hacksaw to cut crimp ring on coolant bottle hose.

CAUTION: Cut only deep enough to separate crimp ring. Take care not to cut pipe.

NOTE: When cutting crimp ring, cut at 30 degree angle to centerline of hose.

6. Use a flat head screwdriver to separate ring from hose.
7. Remove hose and ring from pipe.

INSTALLATION





1. Install new clamp on hose.
2. Install hose on pipe. Position clamp at 3 o'clock.





3. Install hose and clamp on coolant bottle. Position clamp at 1 o'clock.
4. Install thermostat housing hose and clamp on heater return pipe. Position clamp tangs at 1 o'clock.
5. Install pipe on hold down clamps.
6. Fill cooling system and leak test.