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Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement




Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LS4) (5.3L)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain a small amount of coolant from the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).
2. Reposition the coolant air bleed hose clamp (322) at the coolant air bleed pipe (307).
3. Reposition the coolant air bleed hose clamp (322) at the water manifold.
4. Remove the coolant air bleed hose from the water manifold.
5. Remove the coolant air bleed hose from the coolant air bleed pipe.
6. Remove the clamps from the coolant air bleed hose, if necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the clamps onto the coolant air bleed hose, if necessary.
2. Install the coolant air bleed hose onto the coolant air bleed pipe.
3. Install the coolant air bleed hose onto the water manifold.
4. Position the coolant air bleed hose clamp (322) at the water manifold.
5. Position the coolant air bleed hose clamp (322) at the coolant air bleed pipe (307).
6. Refill the coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair) , as necessary.