Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement Body Vin Code 3

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

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



2. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp at the thermostat (1) using J 38185 .
3. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the thermostat.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.



6. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
7. Remove the inlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.

1. Install the inlet radiator hose clamps to the radiator hose (1).
2. Install the inlet radiator hose (1) to the radiator.
3. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp using J 38185 .
4. Install the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Install the inlet radiator hose to the thermostat (1).
7. Reposition the inlet radiator hose using J 38185 .
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .