Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement

Special Tools

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair)
2. Drain 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))




3. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers
4. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator (2).
5. Lower the vehicle.




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

Installation Procedure

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.

1. Install the radiator outlet hose.




2. Connect the radiator outlet hose (2) to the engine.
3. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using the J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
4. Raise the vehicle.




5. Connect the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator.
6. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using the J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. 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))