Thermostat Bypass Hose Replacement (Engine Cooling)

Make

Vauxhall

Model

Astra J

Section

Engine Cooling › Repair Instructions › Thermostat Bypass Hose Replacement

EngineThermostat Bypass Hose Replacement

Thermostat Bypass Hose Replacement Special Tools GE-38185   Hose Clamp Pliers For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools . Removal Procedure Warning: With a pressurized cooling system, the coolant temperature in the radiator can be considerably higher than the boiling point of the solution at atmospheric pressure. Removal of the surge tank cap, while the cooling system is hot and under high pressure, causes the solution to boil instantaneously with explosive force. This will cause the solution to spew out over the engine, the fenders, and the person removing the cap. Serious bodily injury may result. 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement .            3. Remove clamp bypass hose (2). 4. Remove thermostat bypass hose (3) from thermostat bypass pipe (1). Installation Procedure            1. Install thermostat bypass hose (3) to thermostat bypass pipe (1). 2. Install clamp bypass hose (2) using the GE-38185   pliers . 3. Install thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement . 4. Close the hood.

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