Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LX9

Tools Required

J 38185 (SA9111E) Hose Clamp Pliers

Important: Use the J 38185 (SA9111E) to gently release tension on the hose clamp until the hose clamp lock feature engages allowing removal of the hose.

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the right side diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement .
3. Using the J 38185 (SA9111E), release tension on the hose clamp at the radiator until the clamp locks.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.



5. Using the J 38185 (SA9111E), release tension on the hose clamp at the thermostat housing until the clamp locks.
6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.

1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
2. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the thermostat housing .



3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the radiator .
5. Install the right side diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement .
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LZ9