Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement HP2
                    
Callout 
 | Component Name 
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 Preliminary Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to 
Cooling System Draining and Filling
 .
 
- Remove the upper intake manifold sight shield. Refer to 
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
.
 
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
.
 
- Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement
.
 
 
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1 
 | Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Quick Disconnect 
 Procedure
- Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs and pull the connection apart. 
 
- The joint should audibly click upon reassembly and the technician should pull back on the joint to ensure it is engaged properly.
 
 
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2 
 | Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clamp 
ProcedureUsing 
J 38185 
 reposition the radiator surge tank outlet hose clamps. 
Special ToolsJ 38185 
Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Clamp 
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3 
 | Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Quick Disconnect 
 Procedure
- Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs and pull the connection apart. 
 
- The joint should audibly click upon reassembly and the technician should pull back on the joint to ensure it is engaged properly.
 
 
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4 
 | Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose 
Tip Radiator surge tank outlet hose and the heater outlet hose are molded as one hose.  | 
                            Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines
                    Special Tools
J 43181  Heater Line Quick Connect Release Tool
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to 
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
 
- Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
 
| •  | Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor | 
 
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
 
- If equipped without regular production option (RPO) C36 auxiliary heater, remove the surge tank/heater outlet hose (1) from the mounting clip.
 
- If equipped with RPO C36 auxiliary heater, remove the surge tank/heater outlet hose (1) from the mounting clip.
 
- Install the 
J 43181  to the surge tank outlet hose (black connector).
 
- Close the 
J 43181  around the surge tank outlet hose.
 
- Firmly pull the 
J 43181  into the quick connect end of the outlet hose.
 
- If equipped without RPO C36 auxiliary heater, firmly grasp the outlet hose. Pull the outlet hose in order to disengage the hose from the heater and blower module.
 
- If equipped with RPO C36 auxiliary heater, firmly grasp the outlet hose. Pull the outlet hose in order to disengage the hose from the heater and blower module.
 
- Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank.
 
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the surge tank.
 
- Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the water pump.
 
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose from the water pump.
 
- Remove the surge tank outlet hose.
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the surge tank outlet hose.
 
- Install the surge tank outlet hose to the water pump.
 
- Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the water pump.
 
- Install the surge tank outlet hose (2) to the surge tank.
 
- Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the surge tank.
 
- If equipped with RPO C36 auxiliary heater, connect the surge tank outlet hose to the heater and blower module.
 
- If equipped without RPO C36 auxiliary heater, connect the surge tank outlet hose to the heater and blower module.
 
Firmly push the hose onto the heater and blower module pipe until an audible click is heard.
- If equipped with RPO C36 auxiliary heater, install the surge tank/heater outlet hose (1) to the mounting clip.
 
- If equipped without RPO C36 auxiliary heater, install the surge tank/heater outlet hose (1) to the mounting clip.
 
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
 
- Align the arrow at the throttle body end of the duct with the throttle body attaching stud.
 
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
 
Tighten
Tighten the clamps to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to 
Cooling System Draining and Filling.