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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LE5, L61

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 873615  Size: SH
  5. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  7. Object Number: 873618  Size: SH
  8. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
  9. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 873615  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  2. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .

  3. Object Number: 873618  Size: SH
  4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  5. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .
  6. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 2.0L (LSJ)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially remove the splash shields from the right fender liner to gain access to the drain cock.
  2. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Lower the vehicle.

  4. Object Number: 1380615  Size: SH
  5. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  7. Object Number: 1380611  Size: SH
  8. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
  9. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1380615  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  2. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .

  3. Object Number: 1380611  Size: SH
  4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  5. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .
  6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .