Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LY7)

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Fig 1: View Of Radiator Outlet Hose

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Callout	Component Name
Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Drain 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) . Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
1	Hose, Radiator Outlet Tip: Use J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers to release the clamp on the radiator outlet hose. See Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Drain 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) .
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.

Hose, Radiator Outlet
Tip: Use J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers to release the clamp on the radiator outlet hose. See Special Tools .