Removal Procedure

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Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator support.
Using the J 38185 , reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
Reposition the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
Using the J 38185 , reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the coolant outlet.

Fig 1: Removing Radiator Hose - Inlet (4.3L)
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Reposition the radiator inlet hose from the coolant outlet.
Remove the radiator inlet hose.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose
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