Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement 3.6L

1. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.




3. Release the hose clamp (3) and remove the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the outlet housing (1).



4. Release the hose clamp (3) and remove the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the radiator (1).



5. Detach and remove the coolant air bleed hose (1) from coolant air bleed hose retaining clips (2) located on the radiator (3).

1. Install the air bleed hose (2) onto the radiator (1) spigot (4) and secure with the coolant air bleed hose clamp (3).



2. Attach the coolant air bleed hose (1) into the retaining clips (2) located on the radiator (3).



3. Install the coolant air bleed hose (2) onto the outlet housing (1) and secure with hose clamp (3).
4. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
5. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.
6. Check the coolant level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.