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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5))

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) (Service and Repair) .
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .




4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.




6. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
2. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .




3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .
5. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (2.2L (L61), 2.4L (LE5)) (Service and Repair) .