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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LL8)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LH6, LS2).
2. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp.
3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
4. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp.
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine (1).
6. Remove the radiator outlet hose.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine (1).
2. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp.
3. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
4. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LH6, LS2).