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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 368786  Size: SH
  3. Reposition the hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
  4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator.
  5. Reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing using the J 38185 .
  6. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing.
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 368786  Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose.
  2. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
  3. Reposition the hose clamp at the radiator to secure the hose using theJ 38185 .
  4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing.
  5. Reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing to secure the hose using theJ 38185 .
  6. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .