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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 37097-A Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    • J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.

  4. Object Number: 518337  Size: SH
  5. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the outlet radiator hose (2) from the thermostat housing.

  6. Object Number: 130758  Size: SH
  7. Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to remove the outlet radiator hose from the radiator.
  8. Remove the outlet radiator hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 130758  Size: SH
  1. Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to connect the outlet radiator hose to the radiator.

  2. Object Number: 518337  Size: SH
  3. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the outlet radiator hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
  4. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.6L.

  5. Object Number: 569438  Size: SH
  6. Position the surge tank inlet hose to the retaining feature of the resonator.
  7. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .