Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.



3. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the radiator.
4. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the thermostat housing.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
2. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the thermostat housing.
3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Using the J 38185 reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp to the radiator.
5. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.3L.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to. Cooling System Draining and Filling .