Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose (3.8L)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Align the marks on the hose. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump housing.
Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp to the water pump housing. See Special Tools .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 2: View Of Radiator Hose & Outlet

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the radiator outlet hose (3) to the radiator (2).
Use J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp to the radiator. See Special Tools .
Install the lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector 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) .