Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L18)

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (L18)

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Loosen the inlet hose clamp (2) at the coolant crossover.
3. Remove the inlet hose (1) from the coolant crossover.




4. Remove the inlet hose clip bolt at the hose support.




5. Remove the inlet hose clip bolt at the hose support.




6. Loosen the inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator.
7. Remove the inlet hose (4) from the radiator.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the inlet hose (4) to the radiator.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Tighten the inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator.

Tighten the inlet hose clamp to 5 Nm (44 lb in).




3. Install the inlet hose clip bolt at the hose support.

Tighten the clip bolt to 5 Nm (44 lb in).




4. Install the inlet hose clip bolt at the hose support.

Tighten the clip bolt to 5 Nm (44 lb in).




5. Install the inlet hose (1) to the coolant crossover.
6. Tighten the inlet hose clamp (2) at the coolant crossover.

Tighten the inlet hose clamp to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling Cooling System Draining and Filling.