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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement L26, L32

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 308973  Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
  3. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 308970  Size: SH
  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.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 308970  Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 308973  Size: SH
  5. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Use J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LS4

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1524230  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
  3. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 1524229  Size: SH
  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.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1524229  Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 1524230  Size: SH
  5. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Use J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .