GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2007 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement L26

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 308973 Size: SH
  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.
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

    5. Object Number: 308970 Size: SH
  5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 308970 Size: SH
  1. Align the marks on the hose. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
  2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing.

    3. Object Number: 308973 Size: SH
  3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  4. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.
  5. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement.
  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LY7


Object Number: 1537988 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

1

Hose, Coolant Recovery

Tip
Use J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers, to release the clamp on the radiator inlet hose.

2

Cap, Radiator

3

Hose, Radiator Inlet

Tip
Use J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers, to release the clamp on the radiator inlet hose.