Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement — LAF
Special Tools
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
- Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.
- Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.
Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.
- Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator .
- Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
- Install the inlet manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
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