Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L4)

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L4)

Special Tools

BO-38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

For regional tool equivalents, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).

3. Remove engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement

4. Remove air cleaner outlet duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair.





5. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using BO-38185 - pliers.

6. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.





7. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185 - pliers.

8. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.

9. 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 BO-38185 - 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 BO-38185 - pliers.

6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Service and Repair.

7. Install engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement

8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).