TICO Document #: SFN-20231009C (formerly TES-208)
Complication: Failure of the coolant hose; the single-piece hose was substituted on the build in place of the 3 piece system. The single-piece hose does not meet the life expectancy of the hose.
Description of Procedure: Replace the single-piece hose with the 3 piece kit (as supplied by TICO)
Parts Required: TICO Kit PN: 970021
Planned Labor: 1.5 hours
Instructions:
Park the vehicle on a flat surface, apply the parking brake, and chock wheels. If your company utilizes a “Lock Out, Tag Out” policy, you should employ it during this procedure.
Drain and capture the coolant.
After draining and capturing the coolant, remove the single single-piece hose from the lower connection point on the radiator. The single-piece hose is in the area circled on the image below.
Replace the single piece hose with TICO Kit p/n 970021.
Fill the coolant system.
Burp the coolant system to remove any air.
Remove the “Lock Out, Tag Out” plaque.
Return the vehicle to service.