Radiator Vent Hose Removal And Installation/Replacement
Mobile Repair Possible: No
Special Tools Required:
Hose Spring Clamp Removal Tool - 51012018 (or equivalent)
Vacuum and Fill Machine - 81392152473
In some Service Instructions, the coolant hoses are shown with a ring pull (1).
This ring pull (1) is only present on a new hose and must be removed after the coolant hose has been installed.
The coolant hoses installed in the vehicle have only spring band clamps (2).
Failure to follow specified procedures may result in severe injuries due to burns or scalds.
- Do not commence work until components/liquids have sufficiently cooled down.
- Always use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Contamination or moisture entering the cooling system can lead to malfunction or functional failure.
- The vehicle cooling system and any removed components should be capped/sealed during work to prevent contamination entry.
Removal Procedure:
- Remove front end upper tie bar. Refer to FRONT END UPPER TIE BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
- Loosen the pipe clamps (1), pull the radiator vent hose (2) off and remove it.
- Collect and dispose of leaking liquids.
- Observe country-specific disposal regulations.
Installation Procedure:
Installation note: Use the spring band hose clamp pliers to push the hose on. If replacing with a new hose, you will remove the ring pull (1) to release the clamp. Refer to Picture VF-35-02-663
Make sure that the spring band clamp is aligned inside the marking on the hose . Refer to HOSE CLAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SPRING TYPE
- Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.
- Install front end upper tie bar. Refer to FRONT END UPPER TIE BAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT