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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L66)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the coolant.
2. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
3. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the surge tank.
5. Remove the radiator hose retaining straps from the radiator support.




6. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the engine.
7. 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 surge tank inlet hose to the surge tank.
4. Install the radiator hose retaining straps to the radiator support.
5. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
6. Install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
7. Fill the cooling system.