Removal Procedure

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Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System
Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
Disconnect the outlet hose from the radiator.

Fig 1: Outlet Hose From The Radiator
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Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the water pump housing.
Disconnect the outlet hose from the water pump housing.
Remove the outlet hose.

Fig 2: Outlet Hose
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