Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
in
Engine Controls.
- Disengage the tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat
housing using the J 38185
.
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (2)
from the thermostat housing.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in
General Information.
- Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185
.
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (2) from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose (2).
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 outlet hose (2).
- Connect the radiator outlet hose (2)
to the radiator.
- Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
- Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
in
Engine Controls.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.