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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LH6, LS2)



Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LH6, LS2)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LH6, LS2).
2. Remove the air intake resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 5.3L engine or Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 6.0L engine.




3. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) from the engine.
4. Remove the outlet hose from the engine.




5. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (2) from the radiator.
6. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the inlet hose to the radiator.
2. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.




3. Install the inlet hose to the engine.
4. Using J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the engine.
5. Install the air intake resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 5.3L engine or Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 6.0L engine.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LH6, LS2).