Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3.1L

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the left diagonal brace.
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.



5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator and the vehicle.

1. Align the marks on the hose and install the radiator inlet hose into position.
2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.



4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing.
6. Install the left diagonal brace.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3.8L

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.



5. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing and the vehicle.

1. Align the marks on the hose and install the radiator inlet hose into position.
2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
3. Use J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing.



4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
5. Use J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.
6. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .