Removal Procedure

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Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
Remove the air intake tube.
Remove the heater and surge tank hoses from the mounting clip.

Fig 1: View Of Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)

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Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.

Fig 2: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)

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Pull the connection apart.

Fig 3: View Of Heater Hose To Engine

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Remove the inlet heater hose from the water pump.

Fig 4: View Of Inlet & Outlet Heater Hoses (LR4, LM7, LQ4)

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Remove the inlet heater hose.