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Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Hose Replacement - Inlet (RPO's LZE, LZ4, LZ9)
Tools Required
^ J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure
1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9, 9C1, 9C3 GE 4771 Fill).





2. Use J38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the radiator.
3. Remove the inlet hose from the radiator.
4. Use J38185 in order to reposition the hose clamp from the engine outlet pipe.
5. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the engine outlet pipe and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the radiator inlet hose to the engine outlet pipe.
2. Use J38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the engine outlet pipe.





3. Install the inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Use J38185 in order to reposition and install the hose clamp to the radiator.
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (9C1, 9C3 Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LS4 GE 47716 Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (LZE, LZ4, LZ9, 9C1, 9C3 GE 4771 Fill).