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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1203452  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  3. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  4. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  5. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine.
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamps from the radiator inlet hose.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the radiator inlet hose clamps to the radiator inlet hose.

  2. Object Number: 1203452  Size: SH
  3. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.
  4. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  5. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  7. Install the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  8. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .