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Makes
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Pontiac
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2004
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Bonneville
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement L36
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Using the
J 38185
loosen and move the inlet radiator hose clamp at the radiator.
Remove the inlet radiator hose from the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
loosen and move the inlet radiator hose clamp at the engine.
Remove the inlet radiator hose from the engine.
Installation Procedure
Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine.
Install the inlet radiator hose to the radiator.
Using the
J 38185
install the inlet radiator hose clamps.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LD8
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Remove Procedure
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Position the
J 38185
to the clamp in order to remove the inlet radiator hose (2) from the radiator (1).
Position the
J 38185
(2) to the clamp in order to remove the inlet radiator hose (1) from the engine.
Remove the inlet radiator hose from the retainer at the tie bar.
Remove the inlet radiator hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Reposition the hose into the original position.
Install the inlet radiator hose to the retainer at the tie bar.
Position the
J 38185
on the hose clamp and reposition the hose (1) to the engine.
Position the
J 38185
on the hose clamp and reposition the hose (2) to the radiator.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.