Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3.1L

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.



5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

1. Position the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle. Align the marks on the hose.
2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator.



4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
6. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
8. Inspect for leaks.

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3.8L

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.



5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

1. Install the radiator inlet hose into position and align the marks on the hose.
2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.



4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator.
6. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
8. Inspect for leaks.