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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1619776  Size: SH
  1. Drain the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  3. Object Number: 1619778  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the pipe assembly.
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator inlet hose.

  2. Object Number: 1619778  Size: SH
  3. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the pump inlet hose onto the pump.
  4. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator inlet hose onto the pipe assembly.
  5. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator inlet hose onto the radiator.

  6. Object Number: 1619776  Size: SH
  7. Fill the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.