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HEC Hard Tube From Gear Return Hose to Cooler

HEC HARD TUBE FROM GEAR RETURN HOSE TO COOLER

REMOVAL





1. Drain the power steering fluid out of the reservoir.
2. Remove the hood weather-strip seal (2) at the radiator cowl.
3. Remove the 6 grille push pins (1).





4. Remove the radiator core support (1).





5. Install quick connect tool 8875-A to remove the quick connect line (1) from the fluid cooler (3).
6. Remove the radiator, A/C assembly mounting bolts.
7. Move the radiator, A/C assembly toward the front of the vehicle to gain access in order to remove the line.
8. Raise and support the vehicle.





9. Remove the clamp (2) to the fluid line (3) at the radiator.





10. Remove the line (1) from the front of the vehicle by rotating the line in order to clear components.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the line (1) into place from the front of the vehicle by rotating the line in order to clear components.





2. Move the radiator, A/C assembly back in place.
3. Install the radiator, A/C assembly mounting bolts.





4. Install the fluid cooler quick connect line (1) to the fluid cooler (3).





5. Install the radiator core support (1).





6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Reconnect the rubber hose 1) to the fluid cooler line (3) and reinstall clamp (2) to secure the line in place at the radiator.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Refill the power steering fluid and bleed the system,
10. Start engine and check for leaks.





11. Install the grille and the 6 grille push pins (1).
12. Install the hood weather-strip seal (2) at the radiator cowl.