Radiator Lower Hose: Removal

All Vehicles 

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
2. Remove the nut and the engine appearance cover.

   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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3. Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC outlet pipe.

   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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4. Remove the upper radiator guide pins and support the radiator using cable ties. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties

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5. Remove the bolts and the lower radiator support.

   Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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   Vehicles without PTU (power transfer unit) Cooler 

6. Pull the radiator lower hose spring clip until the end of the clip is in the detent on the quick connect coupling and disconnect the radiator lower hose.

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7. Release the clamp and remove the radiator lower hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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   Vehicles with PTU (power transfer unit) Cooler 

8. • Detach the coolant hose retainer.
   • Depress the tabs and disconnect the coolant hose quick disconnect fitting.
   • Pull the spring clip until the end of the clip is in the detent on the quick connect coupling and disconnect the radiator lower hose.

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9. Release the clamp and disconnect the radiator lower hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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10. • Pull the spring clip until the end of the clip is in the detent on the quick connect coupling and disconnect the coolant hose.
    • Remove the radiator lower hose.

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