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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LU3) (4.3L)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the clamp at the radiator outlet using the J 38185 .
3. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
4. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamp at the coolant recovery reservoir using the J 38185 .
5. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting (Service and Repair)
6. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine.




7. Remove the radiator outlet hose (4)from the engine compartment.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the radiator outlet hose (4)into the engine compartment.
2. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
3. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting (Service and Repair)
4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the coolant recovery reservoir using the J 38185 .
6. Install the radiator outlet hose clamp to the engine using the J 38185 .
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair) .