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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1310291  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (4) from the surge tank.
  3. Remove the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) from the surge tank.
  4. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the radiator hose clamp (5) from the cylinder head.
  5. Remove the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose from the cylinder head.
  6. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the radiator hose clamp (7) from the radiator.
  7. Remove the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) from the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1310291  Size: SH
  1. Install the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) to the radiator.
  2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the radiator hose clamp (7) to the radiator.
  3. Install the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) to the cylinder head.
  4. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (5) to the cylinder head.
  5. Install the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose (6) to the surge tank.
  6. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank outlet/radiator outlet hose clamp (4) to the surge tank.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .