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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling

  3. Object Number: 2100932  Size: SH
  4. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
  5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator (2).
  6. Lower the vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 2100934  Size: SH
  8. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
  9. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose (2) from the engine.
  10. Remove the radiator outlet hose.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.

    Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.

  1. Install the radiator outlet hose.

  2. Object Number: 2100934  Size: SH
  3. Connect the radiator outlet hose (2) to the engine.
  4. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the engineusing the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  5. Raise the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 2100932  Size: SH
  7. Connect the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator.
  8. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiatorusing the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling