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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement LR4, LM7, LQ4

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the clamp at the radiator outlet using the J 38185 .
  3. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp at the coolant recovery reservoir using the J 38185 .
  5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the coolant recovery reservoir.
  6. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine.

  8. Object Number: 834215  Size: SH
  9. Remove the radiator outlet hose (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 834215  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator outlet hose (4).
  2. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
  3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the coolant recovery reservoir.
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the coolant recovery reservoir using the J 38185 .
  6. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the engine using the J 38185 .
  7. Install the radiator outlet clamp to the radiator outlet using the J 38185 .
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement LU3

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the clamp at the radiator outlet using the J 38185 .
  3. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp at the coolant recovery reservoir using the J 38185 .
  5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting
  6. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine.

  7. Object Number: 834215  Size: SH
  8. Remove the radiator outlet hose (4)from the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 834215  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator outlet hose (4)into the engine compartment.
  2. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
  3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the coolant recovery reservoir.
  5. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the coolant recovery reservoir using the J 38185 .
  6. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the engine using the J 38185 .
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .