Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement

Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (3.6L)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
2. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair) .




Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
3. Release the hose clamp (3) and remove the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the outlet housing (1).




4. Release the hose clamp (3) and remove the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the radiator (1).




5. Detach and remove the coolant air bleed hose (1) from coolant air bleed hose retaining clips (2) located on the radiator (3).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the air bleed hose (2) onto the radiator (1) spigot (4) and secure with the coolant air bleed hose clamp (3).




2. Attach the coolant air bleed hose (1) into the retaining clips (2) located on the radiator (3).




3. Install the coolant air bleed hose (2) onto the outlet housing (1) and secure with hose clamp (3).
4. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Check the coolant level. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair) .