Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe (LD8)

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Callout	Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure IMPORTANT: Drain only the fluid from the radiator surge tank. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) . Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
1	Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Pipe Nuts (Qty: 2) Tip: Using J 38185 , position the radiator surge tank hose clamps aside and remove the hose from the radiator surge tank and engine. See Special Tools .
2	Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Pipe Assembly

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Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

IMPORTANT: Drain only the fluid from the radiator surge tank.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Pipe Nuts (Qty: 2)
Tip: Using J 38185 , position the radiator surge tank hose clamps aside and remove the hose from the radiator surge tank and engine. See Special Tools .

Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Pipe Assembly