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Inlet

Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet

^ Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the intake air temperature sensor.
3. Loosen the air duct clamp.
4. Remove the intake air duct resonator.





5. Use the J 38185 in order to Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the water outlet (1).
6. Remove the inlet hose from the water outlet.
7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





8. Use the J 38185 in order to Reposition the inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
9. Remove the inlet hose (1) from the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the inlet hose (1) to the radiator.
2. Use the J 38185 in order to Reposition the inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
3. Lower the vehicle.





4. Install the inlet hose to the water outlet (1).
5. Use the J 38185 in order to Reposition the inlet hose clamp to the water outlet.





6. Install the intake air duct resonator.
7. Tighten the air duct clamp.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the intake air temperature sensor.
9. Fill the cooling system.