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Makes
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Buick
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2000
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Regal (China)
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Engine
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Engine Electrical
🢒 Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to
Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition the inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Disconnect the inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
Disconnect the inlet hose from the radiator.
Remove the inlet hose.
Installation Procedure
Align the marks on the hose. Install the inlet hose to the radiator.
Use
J 38185
in order to reposition and install the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
Install the inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition and install the inlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to
Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Inspect for leaks.