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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LH2

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1334988  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the throttle body housing.
  3. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1334988  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
  2. Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

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

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LY7

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1334988  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  3. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1334988  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
  2. Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

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