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Pontiac
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2000
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Grand Prix
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3.1L
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
Remove the radiator inlet hose.
Installation Procedure
Position the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle. Align the marks on the hose.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
Inspect for leaks.
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 3.8L
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
Remove the radiator inlet hose.
Installation Procedure
Install the radiator inlet hose into position and align the marks on the hose.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the thermostat housing.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
Use the
J 38185
in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator.
Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement
in Body Front End.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Inspect for leaks.