Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Use the J 38185 (SA9111E) to gently release tension on the hose clamp until the hose clamp lock feature engages allowing removal of the hose. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Radiator & Hoses

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Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
Using the J 38185 (SA9111E), release tension on the hose clamp at the water pump until the clamp locks. See Special Tools .
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump.
Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Radiator Outlet Hose

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Using the J 38185 (SA9111E), release tension on the hose clamp at the radiator until the clamp locks. See Special Tools .
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.