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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement




Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LGH)

Special Tools

J-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) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Diesel) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Diesel).

2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.




3. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at engine using J-38185 - pliers.

4. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.




5. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at radiator using J-38185 - pliers.

6. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.

7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.

2. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.

3. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at radiator using J-38185 - pliers.




4. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.

5. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at engine using J-38185 - pliers.

6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Diesel) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Diesel).

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