Standard Duty Cooling

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LH2 Standard Cooling)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the coolant.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Using the J 38185, disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
4. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the support bracket.




5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Remove the front air deflector retainers.
7. Remove the front air deflector.




8. Remove the engine control module (ECM) mounting nuts and reposition ECM aside.
9. Using the J 38185, disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the radiator outlet hose to the vehicle.
2. Raise the vehicle.

Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

3. Using the J 38185, disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
4. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.




5. Position ECM on the mounting bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the ECM to mounting nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

7. Install the front air deflector.




8. Install the front air deflector retainers.
9. Lower the vehicle.




10. Using the J 38185, disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
11. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
12. Install the radiator outlet hose to the support bracket.
13. Install the air intake duct.
14. Fill the cooling system.