Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Tools Required

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 (Static Fill).
2. Remove the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.




3. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185 .
4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.




5. Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the water pump using J 38185 .
6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure


Notice: 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.


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


1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.




2. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
3. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the water pump using J 38185.




4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
5. Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using J 38185.
6. Install the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill).