For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Before removing the quick connect fitting from the vehicle, clean area and remove any loose dirt or debris.
3. Remove the fitting from the tube by squeezing the retainer clip legs together and pulling the fitting from the tube.
4. Remove the retainer from the tube by folding the legs back on themselves and sliding the retainer clip out of the tube (1).
5. Place a flat-blade tool through the window of the quick connect fitting to just below the outer bushing and above the top O-ring (2).

Caution: Do NOT damage the fitting while removing the outer bushing. Damage may affect the seal integrity and cause a coolant leak.

6. Remove the outer bushing with a gentle prying motion. Discard the outer bushing.
7. Remove other components and discard.
8. Thoroughly clean and inspect the inside surface of the fitting for nicks, scratches or cracks.

Remove any dirt or debris using water and a lint free cloth.

### Installation Procedure

1. Lubricate O-rings with coolant.
2. Install the first O-ring and gently push down into the O-ring pocket (4).
3. Install the midspacer and gently push down to first O-ring (3).
4. Install the second O-ring and gently push down to the top of midspacer (2).
5. Install the retainer clip by lining up the retainer legs with windows on the fitting housing (1).

Push the retainer clip down until the retainer clip legs are engaged into the windows.

6. Clean and inspect the pipe end for any nicks, scratches or cracks.
7. Install the fitting to the vehicle by pushing the fitting onto the tube until an audible click is heard. Pull back to verify the connection is secure.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.