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Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


    Object Number: 289164  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Use J 38185 in order to remove the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  4. Disconnect the inlet hose from the radiator.

  5. Object Number: 289162  Size: SH
  6. Remove the inlet hose clamp from the water crossover using the J 38185 .
  7. Disconnect the inlet hose from the water crossover.
  8. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


    Object Number: 289162  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet hose.
  2. Connect the inlet hose to the water crossover.
  3. Use J 38185 in order to install the inlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 289164  Size: SH
  5. Connect the inlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Install the inlet hose clamp to the radiator using the J 38185 .
  7. Install the diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  9. Inspect for leaks.