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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 2.2L - L61

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 1172693  Size: SH
  3. Use theJ 38185 in order to reposition the inlet hose clamp (3) from the water outlet .
  4. Remove the inlet radiator hose (2) from the water outlet.
  5. Use theJ 38185 in order to reposition the inlet hose clamp (1) to the radiator.
  6. Remove the inlet radiator hose (2) from the radiator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1172693  Size: SH
  1. Install the inlet radiator hose (2) to the radiator.
  2. Use theJ 38185 in order to reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (1) to the radiator.
  3. Install the inlet radiator hose (2) to the water outlet.
  4. Use theJ 38185 in order to reposition the inlet radiator hose clamp (3) to the water outlet.
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 2.2L - LN2

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 25810  Size: SH
  3. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamps (1) from the radiator.
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  5. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamps (1) from the engine.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.


    Object Number: 25810  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose (1) to the engine.
  2. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the engine.
  3. Install the radiator inlet hose (1) to the radiator.
  4. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement 2.4L - LD9

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water outlet.

  4. Object Number: 25972  Size: SH
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet.
  6. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.

  1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  2. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet.

  4. Object Number: 25972  Size: SH
  5. Use theJ 38185 in order to Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the water outlet.
  6. Install battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  7. Fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .