Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose To Water Outlet Housing

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Align the marks on the hose. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the water outlet housing. See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose (3.8L)

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Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator. See Special Tools .
Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26, LY7 GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L26 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 GE47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LS4 Static Fill) .