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 J 38185 in order to position aside the inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
4. Disconnect the inlet hose at the thermostat housing.



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

1. Install the inlet hose in position and align the marks on the hose.
2. Connect the inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Use J 38185 in order to secure the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.



4. Connect the inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
5. Use J 38185 in order to secure the inlet 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. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .