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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LL8) (4.2L)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6, LS2) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .




3. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) from the engine.
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine.
5. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (2) from the radiator.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
2. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (2) to the radiator.
3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
4. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) to the engine.
5. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6, LS2) (Service and Repair) .