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Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers





1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the water pump housing.
3. Disconnect the outlet hose from the water pump housing.





4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the radiator lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower).
6. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp at the radiator.
7. Disconnect the outlet hose from the radiator. Remove the outlet hose.

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the outlet hose to the radiator.
2. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the radiator.
3. Install the radiator lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower).
4. Lower the vehicle.





5. Align the marks on the hose. Install the outlet hose to the water pump housing.
6. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp at the water pump housing.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
8. Inspect for leaks.