Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L26) (3.8L)

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure




1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.




5. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the marks on the hose. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing.




3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.
5. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) (Service and Repair).