Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: As long as there is pressure in the cooling system, the temperature can be considerably higher than the boiling temperature of the
solution in the radiator without causing the solution to boil. removal of the radiator cap while the engine is hot and pressure is high will cause the
solution to boil instantaneously-possibly with explosive force-spewing the solution over the engine, fenders and the person removing the cap.
Under some conditions, the ethylene glycol in the engine coolant is combustible.
1. Remove the coolant from the radiator until the level is below the hoses being removed. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System
2. Loosen the radiator hose clamps.
3. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the radiator.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator inlet hose from the coolant outlet.
