Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.
- Remove the radiator support. Refer to
Radiator Support Replacement.
- Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp
at the radiator using
J 38185
.
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
- Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp
at the water pump using
J 38185
.
- Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined
up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could
cause the fitting to crack or break.
Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose
with clean coolant prior to installation.
- Install the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
- Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the water pump using
J 38185
.
- Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
- Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using
J 38185
.
- Install the radiator support. Refer to
Radiator Support Replacement.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling.