Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Inlet Hose & Radiator (8.1L)

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Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.

Fig 2: View Of Inlet Hose Clamp & Water Crossover

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Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the water outlet.
Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.