Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Radiator Hose: Service and Repair
Radiator Hoses (Lower)
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Disconnect degas bottle return hose from degas bottle.
4. Remove three rear screws retaining lower splash shield to radiator support.
5. Compress clamp tangs and remove lower radiator hose from radiator and from the water inlet housing. Remove lower radiator hose.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the clamps (clipless pop clamps are glued to hose) at least 5 mm (0.196 inch) from each end of hose. Coat the connection areas with an
approved water-resistant sealer.
CAUTION: Make sure the clamps are beyond the bead and placed in the center of the clamping surface of the connections.
2. Compress clamp tangs and install lower radiator hose on water pump.
3. Compress clamp tangs and install lower radiator hose onto radiator.
4. Install three rear screws retaining lower splash shield to radiator support.
5. Install degas bottle return hose to lower radiator hose. Tighten clamp.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Fill cooling system.
