You squeeze the clamp with a pliers.
Remove the upper grill plate to access hose clamp on radiator
To change the radiator hose on a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, first ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Then, use pliers to loosen the hose clamps at both ends of the radiator hose, carefully remove the old hose, and drain any coolant into a container. Install the new hose by securing it with the clamps and refill the cooling system with the appropriate coolant. Finally, reconnect the battery and check for leaks.
To replace the thermostat on a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant and remove the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Unscrew the thermostat housing, remove the old thermostat, and clean the mating surfaces. Install the new thermostat, reattach the housing and hose, refill the coolant, and reconnect the battery.
To remove a hose with a spring clamp, first, ensure the area is safe and that any fluid flow is stopped. Use a pair of pliers or a specialized hose clamp tool to compress the spring clamp, which will loosen its grip on the hose. While holding the clamp in the compressed position, gently slide the clamp along the hose or off the end of the hose. Once removed, you can pull the hose off its fitting.
To remove a stubborn clamp on a collapsed PCV hose on a 2000 Ford Focus ZTS, cut the hose lengthwise, being careful to get part of the cut under the clamp. Then replace with a new hose and clamp.
The spring side goes towards the engine, so the other side goes to the hose.
Under the housing where the lower radiator hose hooks to the engine.
The radiator hoses are held in place with a clamp. The clamp goes around the hose and can be tighten with a screwdriver. Loosen the clamp on each end of the radiator hose to remove the hose.
3.5L, under the housing where the lower radiator hose hooks to. 3.8L, under the housing where the upper radiator hose hooks to.
In a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica, the thermostat is located in the engine compartment, specifically on the engine side of the lower radiator hose. To access it, you typically need to remove the engine cover and possibly the intake manifold, as it is positioned near the water pump. It’s advisable to consult a repair manual for detailed instructions if you plan to service it.
If it is the pressure line use the appropriate flare nut wrench to loosen and remove the flare fittings, then pull the old hose out and install the new hose. The return hose often uses a hose clamp, loosen the clamp enough to remove the hose then install the new hose and tighten the clamps.
On a 1986-2003 there is a drain hose. Look under the motor and there is a rubber hose with a worm clamp on it, it attaches to a bung on the frame. Loosen the clamp and remove the hose from the bung.