Inlet

Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)

Removal Procedure





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

3. Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet hose.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
5. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield.





6. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator inlet hose clips.





7. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
8. Remove the inlet hose clip from the fan shroud.
9. Remove the inlet hose (1) from the radiator.





10. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
11. Remove the inlet hose from the water pump.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the inlet hose to the water pump.
2. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water pump.





3. Install the inlet hose (1) to the radiator.
4. Position the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
5. Install the inlet hose clip to the fan shroud.





6. Install the radiator vent inlet hose to the radiator inlet hose clips.
7. If necessary, install the engine sight shield.





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

Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
9. Install the radiator inlet hose clip to the outlet duct.
10. 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.).

11. Fill the cooling system.