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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 932444  Size: SH
  4. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 .
  5. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.

  6. Object Number: 932451  Size: SH
  7. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the throttle body assembly using the J 38185 .
  8. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the throttle body assembly.

  9. Object Number: 932453  Size: SH
  10. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  11. Disconnect the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.

  12. Object Number: 932455  Size: SH
  13. Remove the surge tank inlet hose assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 932455  Size: SH

    Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

  1. Install the surge tank inlet hose assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the radiator.

  3. Object Number: 932453  Size: SH
  4. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  5. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the throttle body assembly.

  6. Object Number: 932451  Size: SH
  7. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the throttle body assembly using the J 38185 .
  8. Connect the surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.

  9. Object Number: 932444  Size: SH
  10. Disengage tension and reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the surge tank using the J 38185 .
  11. Install the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.
  12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.