Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Important: Use the J 38185 to gently release tension on the hose clamp until the hose clamp lock feature engages allowing removal of the hose.

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the left side diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side .
3. Using the J 38185 , release tension on the hose clamp at the radiator until the clamp locks.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.



5. Using the J 38185 , release tension on the hose clamp at the thermostat housing until the clamp locks.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.

1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
2. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the thermostat housing .



3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the radiator .
5. Install the left side diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side .
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .