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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement




Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LZE-3.5L Flex Fuel, LZ4-3.5L Gas, LGD-3.9L Flex Fuel)

Tools Required

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).




2. Use J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
3. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Use J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers in order to reposition the hose clamp from the engine outlet pipe.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine outlet pipe and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine outlet pipe.
2. Use J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the engine outlet pipe.




3. Install the inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Use J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LZ4, LGD, 9C1, 9C3, GE47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).