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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L36) or FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
  3. Use J 38185  in order to position aside the heater hose outlet clamp at the pipe adapter.
  4. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the pipe adapter.
    Fig 1: View Of Heater Outlet Hose From Pipe Adapter
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  5. Remove the heater hose support bracket nut (1).
    Fig 2: Locating Heater Hose Support Bracket Nut
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  6. Use J 38185  in order to position aside the heater core outlet hose clamp.
  7. Disconnect the heater outlet hose from the heater core.
  8. Separate the support bracket and remove the heater outlet hose.
    Fig 3: Aligning Heater Outlet Hose Clamps From Heater Core
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