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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LY7

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1265303 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the inlet hose from the radiator.

    3. Object Number: 1204989 Size: SH
  3. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the hose (1) from the engine.
  4. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1204989 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose into the vehicle with the mark in the top position.
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the hose (1) to the engine.

    3. Object Number: 1265303 Size: SH
  3. Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to connect the hose to the radiator.
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LA3, LY9

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 760812 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the inlet hose (1) from the radiator.
  3. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the hose (2) from the engine.
  4. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 760812 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose into the vehicle with the mark in the top position.
  2. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the hose (2) to the engine.
  3. Position the J 37097-A to the clamp in order to connect the hose (1) to the radiator.
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LS6

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1357692 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the inlet hose from the radiator.

    3. Object Number: 1342306 Size: SH
  3. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the hose (1) from the engine.
  4. Remove the inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1342306 Size: SH
  1. Position the radiator inlet hose (1) into the vehicle.
  2. Position J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the hose to the engine.

    3. Object Number: 1357692 Size: SH
  3. Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to connect the hose to the radiator.
  4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .