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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

  3. Object Number: 1482991  Size: SH
  4. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
  5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  8. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine.
  9. Remove the radiator outlet hose.

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.

  1. Install the radiator outlet hose.

  2. Object Number: 1482991  Size: SH
  3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
  4. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine.
  5. Raise the vehicle.
  6. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  7. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.