Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (W/HP2 Front)

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Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
- Throttle body
- Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.

Fig 2: View Of Outlet Hose & Water Pump

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

Fig 3: View Of Outlet Hose & Radiator (4.8, 5.3, & 6.0L)

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Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.