Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (5.3L W/RPO HP2)

Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (5.3L w/RPO HP2)

Removal Procedure





1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
^ Throttle body
^ Mass Air Flow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor

3. Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet duct.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.





5. Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the water pump.
6. Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.





7. Raise and support the vehicle.
8. Remove the bolts from the engine shield.
9. Remove the engine shield from the vehicle.





10. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp (2) from the starter/generator stator cooler inlet pipe (3).
11. Remove the radiator outlet hose (1) from the starter/generator stator cooler inlet pipe (3).





12. Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
13. Remove the outlet hose from the radiator.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the outlet hose to the radiator.
2. Position the outlet hose clamp to the radiator.





3. Install the radiator outlet hose (1) to the starter/generator stator cooler inlet pipe (3).
4. Position the radiator outlet hose clamp (2) to the starter/generator stator cooler inlet pipe (3).





5. Install the engine shield to the vehicle.

6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the bolts to the engine shield.
Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Install the outlet hose to the water pump.
9. Position the outlet hose clamp to the water pump.





10. Important: Align the arrow at the throttle body end of the duct with the throttle body attaching stud.

Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
11. Install the radiator inlet hose clip to the outlet duct.
12. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
^ Throttle body
^ MAF/IAT sensor
Tighten the clamps to 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.).

13. Fill the cooling system.