minisub wrote:
I did this recently. Sourced new lines from ID parts. The SM is really vague, i spent more time trying to work around things than I did what I finally ended up doing which was remove the entire front of the truck.
Grill cover, grill cover support, radiator support and bumper cover. The last I was able to leave attached and pivot down so as to access the grill cover support bolts. The bumper cover to wheel flare tabs are fragile, be careful.
There was no way I was going to get the quick connects apart so I cut the lines at both ends and then took the mounts out. I separated the lines from the sockets on the bench, cleaned them up and screwed them back into place.
After that was pretty easy to get it all back together. Couple hours and hand tools is all that is needed.
So finally got round to picking up the hoses and was pleasantly surprised to find the dealers up here are charging the equivalent of $300.
I've peeled the front back to the e-fan so have easy access to the high loop on the LHS of the vehicle. When you say radiator support are you talking about the top crossmember above the radiator? I don't see any easy way in to unfasten the supporting brackets for the hoses and disconnect them from the rack. What else do I need to remove to get in there?