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Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1619776  Size: SH
  1. Drain the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  2. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  3. Object Number: 1619778  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the pipe assembly.
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

  6. Object Number: 1619766  Size: SH
  7. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the pipe assembly.

  8. Object Number: 1619759  Size: SH
  9. Remove the radiator mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the radiator.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1619759  Size: SH
  3. Install the radiator mounting bolts and tighten to 5.4 N·m (48 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1619766  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator outlet hose onto the radiator.
  6. Install the radiator inlet hose.

  7. Object Number: 1619778  Size: SH
  8. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator inlet hose onto the pipe assembly.
  9. Using the J 38185 , disengage clamp tension and connect the radiator inlet hose onto the pipe assembly.

  10. Object Number: 1619776  Size: SH
  11. Fill the charge air cooling system. Refer to Charge Air Cooling System Draining and Filling.