Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (Pontiac)

Removal Procedure

1. Partially drain the coolant.



2. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) wire harness (2) from the battery box cover.
3. Remove the PCM bracket with PCM (1) from the top of the battery box cover.
4. Carefully position the PCM and bracket out of the way.




5. Loosen the screws securing the battery box cover.
6. Remove the battery box cover (1).




7. Remove the battery box vent tube from the side of the battery box.




8. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
9. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.




10. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the engine.
11. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
2. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the engine.




3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.




5. Install the battery box vent tube to the side of the battery box.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

6. Install the battery box cover (1).

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




7. Install the PCM bracket with PCM (1) to the top of the battery box cover.
8. Install the PCM wire harness (2) to the battery box cover.
9. Fill the cooling system.