Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (VIN W)

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LS3)

Special Tools

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS3, L99 Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (LLT Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the air cleaner resonator and outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement).




4. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose (3) from the engine.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
7. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (2) at the engine oil cooler pipe using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
8. Remove the radiator inlet hose (3) from the engine oil cooler pipe.




9. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
10. Remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.
11. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.





Caution: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.

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

2. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
3. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.




4. Install the radiator inlet hose (3) to the engine.
5. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the engine using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
6. Install the radiator inlet hose (3) to the engine oil cooler pipe.
7. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (2) at the engine oil cooler pipe using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers.
8. Lower the vehicle
9. Install the air cleaner resonator and outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement (Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement).
10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS3, L99 Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (LLT Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).