Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. Refer to the illustration for the service procedure, noting the following:
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the under cover. Refer to Body and Frame.
4. Reverse the procedure to install, noting the following:
5. Cover the vehicle speed sensor (M/T) with a shop towel before removing a heater hose, because the sensor is below the hoses.
6. After making mating marks on the radiator lower hose and the hose clamp, disconnect the radiator hose.
NOTE: Check the water pipe and hose for cracks, damage, clogs and replace them if necessary.
7. Insert the O-ring to the water inlet pipe, and coat the outer circumference of the O-ring with water or engine coolant.
NOTE: Do not allow engine oil or other grease to adhere to the O-ring.
8. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.