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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 366999  Size: SH
  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  3. Remove the coolant hose from the vehicle.

  4. Object Number: 160868  Size: SH
  5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump.

  6. Object Number: 160876  Size: SH
  7. On the 6.5L and 8.1L, remove the surge tank outlet hose from the radiator outlet hose.

Installation Procedure

Important: The radiator hoses use a spring-type clamp at the hose connections. When using this type of clamp, install the radiator hoses on dry, non-painted surfaces in order to ensure proper sealing. Reusing the spring-type clamps on aftermarket hoses is not recommended.


    Object Number: 160876  Size: SH
  1. On the 6.5L and 8.1L, , install the surge tank outlet hose to the radiator outlet hose.

  2. Object Number: 160868  Size: SH
  3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump.

  4. Object Number: 366999  Size: SH
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Refill the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .