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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3100 Engine

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


    Object Number: 70064 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
  2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.

    5. Object Number: 63507 Size: SH
  5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
  6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 63507 Size: SH
  1. Position the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle. Align the marks on the hose.
  2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator.

    4. Object Number: 70064 Size: SH
  4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  6. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
  8. Inspect for leaks.

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3800 Engine

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


    Object Number: 308973 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
  4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

    5. Object Number: 308970 Size: SH
  5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
  6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 308970 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose into position and align the marks on the hose.
  2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.

    4. Object Number: 308973 Size: SH
  4. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator.
  6. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  8. Inspect for leaks.