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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement L81

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 894211  Size: SH
  1. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the clamp which secures the lower radiator hose to the engine block.
  4. Remove the lower radiator hose from the engine block.

  5. Object Number: 893761  Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper transaxle cooler line from the radiator.

  7. Object Number: 894217  Size: SH
  8. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp.
  9. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
  10. Remove the clamp which secures the lower radiator hose to the wiring harness.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 894211  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower radiator hose to the engine block fitting.
  2. Important: The white line on the hose should be installed at the 12 o'clock position.

  3. Install the lower radiator hose clamp at the 1 o'clock position.

  4. Object Number: 894217  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower radiator hose to the radiator.
  6. Important: The white line on the hose should be installed at the 12 o'clock position.

  7. Install the lower radiator hose clamp at the 11 o'clock position.

  8. Object Number: 894586  Size: SH
  9. Install the lower radiator hose into the wiring harness clamp.
  10. Install the outlet hose to the radiator.
  11. Install the outlet hose clamp at the 12 o'clock position.

  12. Object Number: 893761  Size: SH
  13. Install the upper transaxle cooler line to the radiator end tank.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the cooler line to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 886658  Size: SH
  15. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical .
  16. Install the fan control module by sliding down onto the bracket.
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .