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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Outlet Hose From Radiator (3.8L)
    GM70050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26) .
  2. Remove the lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower .
  3. Use the J 38185  in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose (3) from the radiator (2).
  5. Lower the vehicle.
    6. Fig 2: Radiator Outlet Hose (3.8L)
    GM308975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use J 38185  in order to reposition the hose clamp from the water pump housing.
  7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump housing.
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