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.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) .

Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet & Outlet Hoses

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Using the J 38185 , release the tension on the hose clamp at the thermostat housing and reposition the clamp.
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Thermostat Housing

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Remove the thermostat housing bolt/stud.
Remove the thermostat housing.