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Thermostat Bypass Hose: Service and Repair




Bypass Tube - 2.5L









Removal and Installation

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.

2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Engine - 2.5L Service and Repair.

3. Disconnect and remove the coolant bypass tube.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

5. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding.