Coolant Line/Hose: Description and Operation

WARNING:
^ IF VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUN RECENTLY, WAIT 15 MINUTES BEFORE WORKING ON VEHICLE. RELIEVE PRESSURE BY PLACING A SHOP TOWEL OVER THE CAP AND WITHOUT PUSHING DOWN ROTATE IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FIRST STOP. ALLOW FLUIDS TO ESCAPE THROUGH THE OVERFLOW TUBE AND WHEN THE SYSTEM STOPS PUSHING OUT COOLANT AND STEAM AND THE PRESSURE DROPS CONTINUE SERVICE.
^ CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.

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CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.

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The hose clamps are removed by using Special Tool 6094 or equivalent constant tension clamp pliers to compress hose clamp.
A hardened, cracked, swollen or restricted hose should be replaced. Do not damage radiator inlet and outlet when loosening hoses.
Radiator hoses should be routed without any kinks and indexed as designed. The use of molded hoses is recommended.
Make sure hoses and connectors are clean and dry before installation. Do not lubricate hoses when installing.
Spring type hose clamps are used in all applications. If replacement is necessary, replace with the original Mopar(R) equipment spring type clamp.