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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LH2

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2146522  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the throttle body housing.
  3. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2146522  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
  2. Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

  3. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
  4. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
  5. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the throttle body housing.
  6. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LY7

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 2146522  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  3. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2146522  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
  2. Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

  3. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
  4. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
  5. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  6. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.