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For 1990-2009 cars only

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement 2.2L - L61

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1172693  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the outlet hose clamp (8) from the cylinder head.
  3. Remove the outlet hose from the cylinder head (10).
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank pipe clamp (9).
  6. Remove the outlet hose (10) from the surge tank pipe (7).
  7. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the outlet hose clamp (11) from the radiator.
  8. Remove the outlet hose (10) from the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1172693  Size: SH
  1. Install the outlet hose (10) to the radiator.
  2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the outlet hose clamp (11) to the radiator.
  3. Install the outlet hose (10) to the surge tank pipe (7).
  4. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the surge tank pipe clamp (9).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Install the outlet hose to the cylinder head (10).
  7. Use the J 38185 in order to position the outlet hose clamp (8) to the cylinder head.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .