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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement




Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LE5, L61)

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)).
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).




4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.




6. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using J 38185 .
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
2. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .




3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to secure the hose using J 38185 .
5. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill)).