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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1996 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Radiator Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When adding coolant, use DEX-COOL® coolant. If silicated coolant is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine coolant will require change sooner-at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) or 24 months.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    in General Information.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information. Support the vehicle with safety stands.

    3. Object Number: 69922 Size: SH
  3. Remove the lower air deflector.
  4. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  5. Lower the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 23660 Size: SH
  6. Remove the radiator inlet hose (1) with the clamps, and the outlet hose (2) with the clamps, from the radiator and the engine (L36 and L67).

    7. Object Number: 69929 Size: SH
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose (1) with the clamps, and the outlet hose (2) with the clamps, from the radiator and the engine (L47).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 23660 Size: SH
  1. Install the radiator inlet hose (1) with the clamps, and the outlet hose (2) with the clamps, to the engine and the radiator (L36 and L67).

    2. Object Number: 69929 Size: SH
  2. Install the radiator inlet hose (1) with the clamps, and the outlet hose (2) with the clamps, to the engine and the radiator (L47).
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information. Support the vehicle with safety stands.

    4. Object Number: 69922 Size: SH
  4. Install the lower air deflector.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  8. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.