Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (with HP2) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (without HP2) in Engine Cooling.
- Using the J 43181
disconnect the heater hose from the heater core inlet.
- Install the J 43181 to the heater core pipe.
- Close the tool around the heater core pipe.
- Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
- Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.
- Reposition the inlet heater hose clamp (2) from the auxiliary water pump (1).
- Remove the inlet heater hose (3) from the auxiliary water pump (1).