Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38185Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the radiator support.




3. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185.
4. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.




5. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the throttle body assembly using the J 38185.
6. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the throttle body assembly.




7. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185.
8. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.




9. Remove the surge tank inlet hose assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

1. Install the surge tank inlet hose assembly to the vehicle.
2. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.




3. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185.
4. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the throttle body assembly.




5. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the throttle body assembly using the J 38185.
6. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.




7. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185.
8. Install the radiator support.
9. Fill the cooling system.