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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2003
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S10 Pickup - 2WD
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 4.3L
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement
in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator support.
Using the
J 38185
, reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Reposition the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
, reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the coolant outlet.
Reposition the radiator inlet hose from the coolant outlet.
Remove the radiator inlet hose.
Installation Procedure
Install the radiator inlet hose to the coolant outlet.
Using the
J 38185
, reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the coolant outlet.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
, reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator support.
Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement
in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 2.2L
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement
in Engine Controls - 2.2L.
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the support.
Using the
J 38185
reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the coolant outlet.
Remove the radiator inlet hose.
Installation Procedure
Using the
J 38185
install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the coolant outlet.
Using the
J 38185
reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator support.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement
in Engine Controls - 2.2L.