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Cooling System






Coolant Hose Connection Diagram

When the engine is warm the cooling system is under pressure. If necessary release pressure before beginning any repair work.

Install only approved clamps for securing hose connections. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Use spring type clip pliers to installing spring clips.

Always replace gaskets and seals.

The arrows on the coolant pipes and coolant hoses must line up across from each other.






1 Radiator

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Radiator ] Radiator.

Replace the coolant after replacing.

2 Coolant Line

3 Intake Manifold

4 Coolant Pump and Coolant Thermostat

Coolant pump removing and installing. Refer to => [ Coolant Pump ] Service and Repair.

Thermostat removing and installing. Refer to => [ Coolant Thermostat ] Coolant Thermostat.

Checking the coolant thermostat, refer to item 17 in => [ Coolant Pump and Thermostat Overview ] Coolant Pump and Thermostat Overview, part 1, belt pulley side.

5 Front Coolant Line

Secured to the accessory bracket.

6 Expansion Tank

With the cap.

Pressure relief valve in cap, checking. Refer to => [ Cooling System, Checking for Leaks ] Testing and Inspection.

7 Rear Coolant Pipe

8 Cylinder Head/Cylinder Block

Replace the coolant after replacing.

9 Coolant Thermostat Housing

10 Heater Core

Replace the coolant after replacing.

11 Transmission Oil Cooler

Only for vehicles with a automatic transmission.

12 Bypass Thermostat

Only for vehicles with a automatic transmission.

Overview, refer to => [ By-Pass Thermostat Overview ] Coolant Pump and Thermostat Overview.

Checking, refer to => [ Checking the Bypass Thermostat: ] Coolant Pump and Thermostat Overview.

13 Oil Cooler

14 Coolant Hose

Two versions:

Without a engine pre-heater

With a engine pre-heater.

15 Pre-Heater

Only on vehicles with a engine pre-heater.

16 Throttle Valve Control Module (J338)

The throttle valve control module heated by coolant has been discontinued.

17 Radiator Lower Connection

18 Radiator Upper Connection