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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.6L.

  3. Object Number: 741496  Size: SH
  4. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank outlet hose (3) from the surge tank (2).
  5. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the surge tank outlet hose (3) from the heater pipe.
  6. Remove the surge tank outlet hose (3) from vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 741496  Size: SH
  1. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the surge tank outlet hose (3) to the heater pipe.
  2. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the surge tank outlet hose (3) to the surge tank (2).
  3. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.6L.

  4. Object Number: 569438  Size: SH
  5. Position the surge tank inlet hose to the retaining feature of the resonator.
  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .