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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement




Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (3.6L)

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (3.6 L) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (6.0 L) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the mass air flow sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement).
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

Warning: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning (Service Precautions).

6. Ensure engine is below 50 C before removing the coolant pressure cap.




7. Remove the retaining hose clamps (1) back on the inlet hose (2) at both ends.

Note: If inlet hose (2) is not being replaced, leave retaining clamps (1) attached to hose.

8. Remove the inlet hose (2) at both ends.

Installation Procedure




Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).


Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution (Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution).

1. Install the inlet hose (2).
2. Secure the inlet hose (2) at both ends, by opening the retaining hose clamps (1) and sliding them over the hose (2).
3. Install the mass air flow meter. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement).
5. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (3.6 L) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (6.0 L) (Service and Repair).
8. Inspect cooling system for leaks.

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