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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 1172693  Size: SH
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank pipe clamp (6) from the surge tank outlet hose (5).
  4. Remove the surge tank pipe (7) from the surge tank outlet hose (5).
  5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank pipe clamp (9) from the surge tank pipe (7).
  6. Remove the outlet hose (10) from the surge tank pipe (7).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1172693  Size: SH
  1. Install the outlet hose (10) to the surge tank pipe (7).
  2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank pipe clamp (9) to the surge tank pipe (7).
  3. Install the surge tank pipe (7) to the surge tank outlet hose (5).
  4. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank pipe clamp (6).
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .