Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (3.8L)

^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill).
2. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose (3) from the radiator (2).
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water pump housing.
7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump housing.

Installation Procedure





1. Align the marks on the hose. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump housing.
2. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp to the water pump housing.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.





4. Install the radiator outlet hose (3) to the radiator (2).
5. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp to the radiator.
6. Install the lower radiator air deflector.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill).