REAR COOLANT MANIFOLD - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol: Removal

WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
Partially drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .
Remove the secondary bulkhead left panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD LEFT PANEL .
Remove the secondary bulkhead right panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD RIGHT PANEL .
Remove the center bulkhead right panel.
Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD CENTRE PANEL - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
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- Disconnect the 2 coolant hose connectors.
- Remove the rear coolant manifold right hose.
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- Release the coolant hose clip.
- Disconnect the rear coolant manifold left hose.
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness clip.
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- Release the clip.
- Reposition the breather pipe away from the rear coolant manifold.
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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the rear coolant manifold.
NOTE: This step is only required if new components are not installed.

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Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
NOTE:
- If equipped.
- This step is only required if new components are not installed.
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Remove and discard the 3 O-ring seals.