Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1 or LFW)

Special Tools

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. 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 LF1 or LFW) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LAF or LEA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).

2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.





3. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.

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





5. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.

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

7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.





Note:
Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.

2. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.

3. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.





4. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.

5. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.

6. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement Intake Manifold Cover Replacement.

7. 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 LF1 or LFW) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LAF or LEA) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).