Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LU3, LR4, LM7, LQ4) (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair)
3. Reposition the clamp from the radiator inlet using the J 38185 .
4. Reposition the clamp from the engine using the J 38185 .
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.




7. Remove the radiator inlet hose (5).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radiator inlet hose (5).
2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
4. Position the hose clamp from the engine using the J 38185 .
5. Position the hose clamp from the radiator inlet engine the J 38185 .
6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair)
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair).