Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .



2. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the radiator inlet hose (1) from the coolant outlet pipe.



3. Remove the bolt (2) securing the following to the cylinder head:

•	The oil level indicator tube (4)

•	The coolant outlet pipe (3)

•	The engine front lift bracket (1)

4. Remove the coolant outlet pipe (3) from the thermostat housing.



5. Remove the O-ring seals from the coolant outlet pipe.

Discard the O-rings.

1. Lubricate 2 new O-ring seals with coolant.

Important: Ensure the O-rings are not twisted.

2. Install the new O-ring seals around the coolant outlet pipe grooves.



3. Insert the coolant outlet pipe (3) into the thermostat housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the bolt (2) securing the following to the cylinder head:

•	The oil level indicator tube (4)

•	The coolant outlet pipe (3)

•	The engine front lift bracket (1)

Tighten
Tighten the oil level indicator tube bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




5. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the radiator inlet hose (1) to the coolant outlet pipe.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .