Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (without V03)

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LH2 without V03)

Special Tools

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).
2. Using the J 38185 - pliers, disengage the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the throttle body housing.
3. Using the J 38185 - pliers, disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.

Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

2. Using the J 38185 - pliers, disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
3. Using the J 38185 - pliers, slide the clamp into the original position.
4. Using the J 38185 - pliers, disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the throttle body housing.
5. Using the J 38185 - pliers slide the clamp into the original position.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).