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Thermostat Bypass Hose: Service and Repair

Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield.
2. Remove the generator.
3. Reposition the coolant air bleed hose clamp at the throttle body.
4. Remove the coolant air bleed hose from the throttle body.





5. If equipped with the 4 point pipe, reposition the hose clamp at the pipe.
6. Remove the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the pipe (1).





7. If equipped with the 2 point pipe, reposition the hose clamp at the pipe.
8. Remove the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the pipe (1).

Installation Procedure





1. If equipped with the 2 point pipe, install the coolant air bleed hose (2) to the pipe (1).
2. Position the hose clamp at the pipe.





3. If equipped with the 4 point pipe, install the coolant air bleed hose (2) from the pipe (1).
4. Position the hose clamp at the pipe.





5. Install the coolant air bleed hose to the throttle body.
6. Position the coolant air bleed hose clamp at the throttle body.
7. Install the generator.
8. If necessary, install the engine sight shield.
9. Add engine coolant, if necessary.