Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1,LFW or LFX)

Special Tools

BO-38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

For equivalent regional tools, Refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).
2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.




3. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185 - Hose Clamp
Pliers.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.




5. Unclip radiator inlet hose connector (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.





Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.

2. Clip the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.




3. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
4. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
5. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716).