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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 PJJ 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL® coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

  1. Drain the coolant to a level below the hose that is being removed. Recover the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

    2. Object Number: 25972 Size: SH
  2. Remove the radiator inlet hose (3) and the clamps (2) from the radiator and the coolant outlet (1).

    3. Object Number: 25807 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (1) and the clamps (2) from the following places:
    4. • The radiator
    • The radiator outlet pipe (3)
    • The radiator surge tank
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.


    Object Number: 25807 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator outlet hose (3) and the clamps (2) to the following places:
    2. • The radiator
    • The radiator outlet pipe (3)
    • The radiator surge tank

    Object Number: 25972 Size: SH
  2. Install the radiator inlet hose (3) and the clamps (2) to the coolant outlet (1) and the radiator.
  3. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  4. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.