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Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement



Surge Tank Hose/Pipe Replacement - Inlet
Removal Procedure

Tools Required
^ J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers





Caution: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac N Fill).
2. Using J38185 reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamps.
3. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
4. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.

Installation Procedure





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

1. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.
2. Install the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
3. Using J38185 reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp.
4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac N Fill).