Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LY7

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the header tank.



3. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.

Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.



4. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the header tank.
5. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LH2

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the throttle body housing.
3. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.

Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
4. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the throttle body housing.
5. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.