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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 289168  Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  3. Remove the lower air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
  4. Use the J 38185 in order to remove the outlet hose clamp from the radiator.
  5. Disconnect the outlet hose from the radiator.

  6. Object Number: 289166  Size: SH
  7. Use the J 38185 in order to disconnect the outlet hose clamp from the thermostat housing.
  8. Remove the outlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 289166  Size: SH
  1. Install the outlet hose.
  2. Connect the outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  3. Use the J 38185 in order to install the outlet hose clamp to the radiator.

  4. Object Number: 289168  Size: SH
  5. Connect the outlet hose to the radiator.
  6. Use the J 38185 in order to install the outlet hose clamp to the radiator.
  7. Install the lower air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  10. Inspect for leaks.