Radiator Bottom Hose

Removal
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection sheets.
2. Drain the radiator. Retain the coolant drain tray in position to catch any spillage when removing the thermostat cover.





3. Disconnect the hose from the charge air cooler radiator.
Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip along the hose.
Disconnect the hose from the radiator.





4. Disconnect the bottom hose from the radiator.
Slacken the hose retaining clip and reposition the clip along the hose.
Disconnect the hose from the radiator.





5. Disconnect the radiator bottom hose from the thermostat cover and air charge cooler.
Release and reposition the hose clip, and disconnect the bottom hose from the thermostat cover.
Release and reposition the hose clips, and disconnect the two sections of molded hose from the air charge cooler.
Remove the hose assembly.
6. Remove the spring band clips from the hose.

Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
2. Refill the cooling system as described in General Procedures.