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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 1619764  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the supercharger inlet and outlet hoses at the supercharger.

  5. Object Number: 1619772  Size: SH
  6. Remove the pipe assembly to fan shroud mounting bolts.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  8. Object Number: 1619773  Size: SH
  9. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the pump outlet hose from the pump.

  10. Object Number: 1619778  Size: SH
  11. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the pipe assembly.

  12. Object Number: 1619770  Size: SH
  13. Remove the pipe assembly mounting bolt at the condenser bracket.
  14. Remove the pipe assembly.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the pipe assembly.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1619770  Size: SH
  3. Install the pipe assembly mounting bolt to the condenser bracket and tighten to 5.4 N·m (80 lb in).

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

  6. Object Number: 1619773  Size: SH
  7. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the pump outlet hose onto the pump.
  8. Lower the vehicle.

  9. Object Number: 1619772  Size: SH
  10. Install the pipe assembly to the fan shroud mounting bolts and tighten to 5.4 N·m (80 lb in).

  11. Object Number: 1619764  Size: SH
  12. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the supercharger inlet and outlet hoses onto the supercharger.
  13. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  14. Fill the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.