Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Outlet Hose (Diesel)

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Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
Remove the upper and lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (LMM Diesel) or Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (Mechanical) and Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement (Mechanical) .
Remove the surge tank outlet hose (1) from the surge tank.

Fig 2: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose At Engine

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Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump.

Fig 3: View Of Outlet Heater Hose & Outlet Radiator Hose

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Remove the heater outlet hose from the radiator outlet hose.
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
Remove the radiator outlet hose clip retainers from the brackets.
Remove the radiator outlet hose from the vehicle.