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For 1990-2009 cars only

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LU3, LR4, LM7, LQ4

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  3. Reposition the clamp from the radiator inlet using the J 38185 .
  4. Reposition the clamp from the engine using the J 38185 .
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

  7. Object Number: 834215  Size: SH
  8. Remove the radiator inlet hose (5).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 834215  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose (5).
  2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  4. Position the hose clamp from the engine using the J 38185 .
  5. Position the hose clamp from the radiator inlet engine the J 38185 .
  6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .