Without Air Conditioning

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Partially drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
Do not waste reusable coolant. If solution is clean, drain coolant into a clean container for reuse.

WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER 6094) (Fig 1). SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER HPC-20) MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.

Fig 1: Compressing Hose Clamp With Hose Clamp Tool
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CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps (Fig 2). If replacement is necessary, use only an original equipment clamp with matching number or letter.

Fig 2: Clamp Number/Letter Location
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Loosen both bypass hose clamps (Fig 1) and position to center of hose. Remove hose from vehicle.