Front Left Coolant Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

There is a risk of injury if the radiator fan turns on by itself.

The coolant fan can come on even when the ignition is turned off, for example, caused by the heat still in the engine compartment.

-- Drain the coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- Remove the left front coolant pipes. Refer to FRONT LEFT COOLANT PIPES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open the clamp -2- and from the top left of the radiator remove the connection.

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NOTE:

Ignore item -1-.

-- Free up the vacuum hose -2-.

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-- Open the clamp -3- and remove the coolant hose.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- loosen the hose clamps -1 and 4- and remove the left front coolant pipe.