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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement LY7

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement.
  3. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  4. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine support bracket.
  5. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement.

  6. Object Number: 2146531  Size: SH
  7. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to 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 outlet hose to the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 1335240  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
  6. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  7. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
  8. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine support bracket.
  9. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement.
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement LH2 - Standard Cooling

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1334987  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  3. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  4. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the support bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1335111  Size: SH
  6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  7. Remove the front air deflector retainers.
  8. Remove the front air deflector.

  9. Object Number: 2146596  Size: SH
  10. Remove the ECM mounting nuts and reposition ECM aside.
  11. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

  4. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  5. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.

  6. Object Number: 2146596  Size: SH
  7. Position ECM on the mounting bracket.
  8. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the ECM to mounting nuts and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
  10. Install the front air deflector.

  11. Object Number: 1335111  Size: SH
  12. Install the front air deflector retainers.
  13. Lower the vehicle.

  14. Object Number: 1334987  Size: SH
  15. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  16. Using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
  17. Install the radiator outlet hose to the support bracket.
  18. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  19. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement LH2 - Heavy Duty Cooling

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1334987  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  3. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  4. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the support bracket.

  5. Object Number: 1288671  Size: SH
  6. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the radiator outlet hose (1) clamp.
  7. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (1) from the afterboil coolant pump.

  8. Object Number: 1335111  Size: SH
  9. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  10. Remove the front air deflector retainers.
  11. Remove the front air deflector.
  12. Remove the engine control module (ECM) mounting nuts and reposition ECM aside.
  13. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator outlet hose to the vehicle.
  2. Raise the vehicle.
  3. Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

  4. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  5. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
  6. Position ECM on the mounting bracket.
  7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  8. Install the ECM to mounting nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  10. Install the front air deflector.

  11. Object Number: 1335111  Size: SH
  12. Install the front air deflector retainers.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Connect the radiator outlet hose (1) to the afterboil coolant pump.

  15. Object Number: 1288671  Size: SH
  16. Using the J 38185 , reposition the radiator outlet hose (1) clamp to secure the radiator outlet hose to the afterboil coolant pump.
  17. Using the J 38185 , disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  18. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
  19. Install the radiator outlet hose to the support bracket.
  20. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
  21. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.