Removal Procedure

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Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE QUICK CONNECT FITTING .

Fig 1: Removing Radiator Outlet Hose From Radiator
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Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp from the surge tank.
Remove the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the surge tank.

Fig 2: Removing Surge Tank Outlet Hose From Surge Tank
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Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the water pump.
Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.

Fig 3: Removing Outlet Hose From Water Pump
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