For 1990-2009 cars

## Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LY7

#### Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

### Removal Procedure

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the header tank.
3. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.

Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
4. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the header tank.
5. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

## Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement LH2

#### Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

### Removal Procedure

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the throttle body housing.
3. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.

Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

2. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
3. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
4. Using the J 38185 , loosen the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the throttle body housing.
5. Using the J 38185 slide the clamp into the original position.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.