Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Remover/Installer, Cooling Hose Clamp 303-397 (24-003) | Materials Name Specification Lubricant ESE-M99B176-A Removal Vehicles with 3.0L engine | -
Remove the engine cover. - Detach the retaining clips.
| All vehicles | -
Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hoses. | | -
Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector. | Vehicles with 3.0L engine | -
Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the intake manifold and position it to one side. | All vehicles | -
Remove the bypass tube. - Discard the bypass tube O-ring seal.
| Installation NOTE:Before installing the bypass tube lubricate the bypass tube O-ring seal. | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | |