Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (L26) (3.8L)

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure




1. 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 lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose (3) from the radiator (2).
5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water pump housing.
7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump housing.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the marks on the hose. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump housing.
2. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp to the water pump housing.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




4. Install the radiator outlet hose (3) to the radiator (2).
5. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp to the radiator.
6. Install the lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. 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).