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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the generator control module cooling system. Refer to Generator Control Module Cooling System Draining and Filling
  2. Remove the drive motor power inverter module brace. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Brace Replacement

  3. Object Number: 2150064  Size: SH
  4. Using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamp (1).
  5. Remove radiator surge tank outlet hose (1) from radiator surge tank.

  6. Object Number: 2150066  Size: SH
  7. Using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamp (1).
  8. Remove radiator surge tank outlet hose (1) from radiator air separator.
  9. Remove the radiator surge tank outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2150066  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator surge tank outlet hose into the vehicle.
  2. Using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamp (1) and install the radiator surge tank outlet hose (2) to the air separator.

  3. Object Number: 2150064  Size: SH
  4. Using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamp (1) and install the radiator surge tank outlet hose (2) to the radiator surge tank.
  5. Install the drive motor power inverter module brace. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Brace Replacement
  6. Fill the generator control module cooling system. Refer to Generator Control Module Cooling System Draining and Filling