Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Radiator Hose: Service and Repair
Radiator Hoses (Upper)
REMOVAL
1. Remove battery. Refer to Starting and Charging.
2. Drain coolant.
3. Compress clamp tangs and disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
4. Compress clamp tangs and remove upper radiator hose from the water hose connection.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Make sure the clamps are beyond the radiator tank connector bead and placed in the center of the clamping surface of the
connections.
1. Position the clamps at least 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) from each end of the hose. Coat the connection areas with an approved water-resistant sealer.
2. Compress clamp tangs and install upper radiator hose onto the water hose connection.
3. Compress clamp tangs and install upper radiator hose onto radiator.
4. Fill and bleed engine cooling system.
5. Install battery.
