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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
  2. Reposition the hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185. 
  3. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing using the J 38185. 
  5. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Radiator Inlet Hose From Thermostat Housing
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