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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement




Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LZE, LGD)

Special Tools

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

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




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

Installation Procedure

1. Install the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.




2. Use J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the thermostat housing.
3. Install the outlet 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) (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LGD Static Fill) (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LZE, LGD GE47716 Fill) (GE47716 Fill).