Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the outlet radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing.

Fig 1: Locating Outlet Radiator Hose
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Using the J 38185 loosen the clamp.
Remove the outlet radiator hose from the radiator.

Fig 2: Removing Outlet Radiator Hose
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