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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement L61

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1203448 Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  4. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine.
  6. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamps from the radiator outlet hose.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the radiator outlet hose clamps to the radiator outlet hose.

    2. Object Number: 1203448 Size: SH
  2. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
  3. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  5. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  6. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement LX9

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1203449 Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L (LX9).
  3. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  4. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the engine.
  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

    6. Object Number: 1203530 Size: SH
  6. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Remove the right radiator air deflector retainers.
  8. Remove the right radiator air deflector.
  9. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  10. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
  11. Remove the radiator outlet hose clamps from the radiator outlet hose.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the radiator outlet hose clamps to the radiator outlet hose.

    2. Object Number: 1203449 Size: SH
  2. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
  3. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .

    4. Important: Radiator air deflectors must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.


    Object Number: 1203530 Size: SH
  4. Install the right radiator air deflector.
  5. Install the right radiator air deflector retainers.
  6. Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the radiator outlet hose to the engine.
  9. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the engine using the J 38185 .
  10. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L (LX9).
  11. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .