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Instructions For Disassembly/Assembly Of Coolant Hose Fast-Release Couplings

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Disassembly of fast-release coupling 

Withdraw lock (1/2), disconnect hose.

Fig 1: Identifying Withdraw Lock
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Installation: 

Check O-rings (1).

Do not coat O-rings (1) with antiseize agent.

Fig 2: Identifying O-Rings
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Assembly of fast-release coupling 

Press in lock (1) before installing fast-release coupling.

Push on hose.

Fast-release coupling must clearly snap audibly into place.

Fig 3: Identifying Lock
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