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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Reposition the clamp at the radiator inlet using the J 38185 .
  3. Reposition the clamp at the water outlet tube using the J 38185 for the LMM engine.

  4. Object Number: 769159  Size: SH
  5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet tube for the LMM engine.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 769159  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  2. Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet tube for the LMM engine.
  3. Position the hose clamp at the water outlet tube using the J 38185 for the LMM engine.
  4. Position the hose clamp at the radiator inlet housing using the J 38185 .
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .