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Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet

Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (L61)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the battery.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Remove the clamp which secures the lower radiator hose to the engine block.
4. Remove the lower radiator hose from the engine block.





5. Remove the clamp which secures the return hose to the surge tank.
6. Remove the return hose from the surge tank.





7. Remove the clamp which secures the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
8. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
9. Remove the clamp which secures the lower radiator hose to the engine bracket.
10. Remove the lower radiator hose.

Installation Procedure

Important: The white line on the hose should be installed at the 12 o'clock position.





1. Position the lower radiator hose into the engine bracket clamp.





2. Install the lower radiator hose to the engine block.
3. Install the lower radiator hose clamp to the 1 o'clock position.





4. Install the return hose to the surge tank.
5. Install the return hose clamp to the 2 o'clock position.






Important: The white line on the hose should be installed at the 12 o'clock position.

6. Install the lower radiator hose to radiator outlet.
7. Install the lower radiator hose clamp to the 12 o'clock position.
8. Secure the lower radiator hose into the engine bracket clamp.
9. Install the battery.
10. Fill the coolant.