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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement




Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LLV, LLR)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the engine coolant. 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).




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

Installation Procedure




1. Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine.
2. Using J 38185 reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (1) to the engine.
3. Install the inlet radiator hose to the radiator.
4. Using J 38185 reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (2) to the radiator.
5. 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).