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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement L36

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 165598  Size: SH
  3. Using the J 38185 loosen and move the inlet radiator hose clamp at the radiator.
  4. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the radiator.
  5. Using the J 38185 loosen and move the inlet radiator hose clamp at the engine.
  6. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165598  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine.
  2. Install the inlet radiator hose to the radiator.
  3. Using the J 38185 install the inlet radiator hose clamps.
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LD8

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Remove Procedure

  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 518339  Size: SH
  3. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the inlet radiator hose (2) from the radiator (1).

  4. Object Number: 518338  Size: SH
  5. Position the J 38185  (2) to the clamp in order to remove the inlet radiator hose (1) from the engine.
  6. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the retainer at the tie bar.

  7. Object Number: 130760  Size: SH
  8. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Reposition the hose into the original position.
  2. Install the inlet radiator hose to the retainer at the tie bar.

  3. Object Number: 518338  Size: SH
  4. Position the J 38185 on the hose clamp and reposition the hose (1) to the engine.

  5. Object Number: 518339  Size: SH
  6. Position the J 38185 on the hose clamp and reposition the hose (2) to the radiator.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .