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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement SWB (Short Wheel Base)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 753670  Size: SH
  3. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp at the thermostat (1) using J 38185 .
  4. Remove the inlet radiator hose from the thermostat.
  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the lower radiator support shield, if equipped. Refer to Radiator Support Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.

  7. Object Number: 750179  Size: SH
  8. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
  9. Remove the inlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 750179  Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 753670  Size: SH
  7. Install the inlet radiator hose to the thermostat (1).
  8. Reposition the inlet radiator hose using J 38185 .
  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LWB (Long Wheel Base)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

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

  3. Object Number: 871546  Size: SH
  4. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (3) using J 38185 .
  5. Remove the inlet radiator hose (2) from the radiator (1).

  6. Object Number: 871547  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (3) using J 38185 .
  8. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine (5).
  9. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 871547  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine (5).
  2. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (3).

  3. Object Number: 871546  Size: SH
  4. Install the inlet radiator hose (2) to the radiator (1).
  5. Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (3).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .