Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the radiator upper hose to access the hose connections at the inlet tube.
3. Remove the intake manifold.

CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove hoses from inlet tube. This may cause the tube to leak.

4. Remove the radiator lower hose and heater hose from the inlet tube.
5. Remove the lower intake manifold support bracket.
6. Remove the inlet tube to the block fasteners.
7. Rotate tube while removing the tube from the engine block.

INSTALLATION
1. Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing the tube into the cylinder block. Replace O-ring as necessary.
2. Lubricate O-ring with Mopar(R) Dielectric Grease and install inlet tube into the cylinder block opening.
3. Install inlet tube fasteners and tighten to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
4. Install intake manifold lower support bracket fasteners and tighten to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
5. Connect the radiator lower hose and heater hose to inlet tube.
6. Install the intake manifold.
7. Install the radiator upper hose.
8. Fill the cooling system.
9. Pressure test cooling system and check for leaks.