Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL® coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50,000 km (30,000 ml) or 24 months.

Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp from the surge tank use J 38185 .
Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the surge tank.

Fig 1: Remove Surge Tank Outlet Hose From Surge Tank
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Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp from the thermostat housing use J 38185.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the thermostat housing.

Fig 2: Remove Surge Tank Outlet Hose From Thermostat Housing
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