Radiator Hose: Service and Repair

Radiator Hose Replacement (2.4L Upper)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove battery.
2. Remove bolt retaining battery cables to battery tray.
3. Drain cooling system below radiator outlet.





4. Remove upper radiator hose (3) from water outlet (1).
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from radiator and remove hose.

Installation Procedure
1. Install upper radiator hose to radiator.





2. Install upper radiator hose (1) to water outlet (3).
3. Install bolt to retain battery cable to battery tray.
4. Install battery.
5. Fill cooling system.
6. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.

Radiator Hose Replacement (2.4L Lower)
Removal Procedure
1. Drain cooling system.
2. Remove lower radiator hose from surge tank.
3. Raise vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





4. Remove lower radiator hose (1) from radiator pipe outlet (3).
5. Remove lower radiator hose from radiator and remove hose.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.

1. Install lower radiator hose to radiator.





2. Install lower radiator hose (1) to radiator pipe outlet (3).
3. Install bolt to retain battery cable to battery tray.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Install lower radiator hose to surge tank.
6. Fill cooling system.
7. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.