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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LP1, LY7

Tools Required

    • J 37097-A Heater Hose Clamp Tool
    • J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1265303  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the inlet hose from the radiator.

  3. Object Number: 1204989  Size: SH
  4. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the hose (1) from the engine.
  5. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1204989  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose into the vehicle with the mark in the top position.
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the hose (1) to the engine.

  3. Object Number: 1265303  Size: SH
  4. Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to connect the hose to the radiator.
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LS2

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1357692  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the inlet hose from the radiator.

  3. Object Number: 1342306  Size: SH
  4. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the hose (1) from the engine.
  5. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1342306  Size: SH
  1. Position the radiator inlet hose (1) into the vehicle.
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the hose to the engine.

  3. Object Number: 1357692  Size: SH
  4. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the hose to the radiator.
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .