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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5))

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ)) Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill).
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator.




4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.




6. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
2. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185.




3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185.
5. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.0L (LSJ)) Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill).