Installation Procedure

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Install the inlet radiator hose clamps (1, 2) to the radiator hose.
Install the inlet radiator hose to the engine.
Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (1) using J 38185 .
Install the inlet radiator hose to the radiator.
Reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (2) using J 38185 .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 6) or DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (BODY VIN CODE 3) .

Fig 1: Installing Inlet Radiator Hose To Radiator (Body Vin Code 6 LL8)
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