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 Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal in Body Front End.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) , Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) .