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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Use the J 38185  (SA9111E) to gently release tension on the hose clamp until the hose clamp lock feature engages allowing removal of the hose. See Special Tools .
    Fig 1: Installing Radiator Inlet Hose
    GM1547163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) .
  2. Remove the left side diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Sheet Metal Diagonal (Chevrolet) , Brace Replacement - Sheet Metal Diagonal (Pontiac) or Brace Replacement - Sheet Metal Diagonal (Buick) in Body Front End.
  3. Using the J 38185  (SA9111E), release tension on the hose clamp at the radiator until the clamp locks. See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Radiator & Hoses
    GM1547164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the J 38185  (SA9111E), release tension on the hose clamp at the thermostat housing until the clamp locks. See Special Tools .
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
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