Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (6.0L)

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (3.6 L) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (6.0 L) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the mass air flow meter. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Radiator Cap Removal Warning (Service Precautions).

6. Ensure engine is below 50°C before removing the coolant pressure cap.




Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

7. Release the retaining hose clamp (1) and disconnect the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.




8. Release the retaining hose clamp (1) and disconnect the radiator inlet hose (2) from the water pump.

Note: If the inlet hose (2) is not being replaced leave retaining clamp (1) attached to the inlet hose.

9. Remove the inlet hose (2) from both ends.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution (Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution).

1. Install the inlet hose (2).
2. Secure the inlet hose (2) at the water pump end, by opening the retaining hose clamp (1) and securing it over the outlet hose (2).




3. Secure the hose (2) at the radiator end by opening the retaining hose clamp (1) and retaining it over the hose (2).
4. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the air intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the mass air flow sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor with Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (3.6 L) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (6.0 L) (Service and Repair).
9. Inspect cooling system for leaks.