Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LLT)

Special Tools

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS3, L99 Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (LLT Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).
2. Remove front intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front (Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front).
3. Remove air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).




4. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.




6. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
8. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.





Caution: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.

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

2. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
3. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.




4. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.
5. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
6. Install air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement).
7. Install the front intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front (Intake Manifold Cover Replacement - Front).
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS3, L99 Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (LLT Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).