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Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement



Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LX9)

Tools Required
SA9111E Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

Important:
Use the SA9111E to gently release tension on the hose clamp until the hose clamp lock feature engages allowing removal of the hose.





1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill LX9) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill LZ9) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill).
2. Using the SA9111E, release tension on the hose clamp at the water pump until the clamp locks.
3. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the water pump.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.





5. Using the SA9111E, release tension on the hose clamp at the radiator until the clamp locks.
6. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose retainer from the cooling fan shroud.
7. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.

Installation Procedure

Important:
Release the hose clamp retention lock by using a small flat bladed screwdriver.





1. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator.
2. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the radiator.
3. Connect the radiator outlet hose retainer to the cooling fan shroud.





4. Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump.
5. Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, release the hose clamp retention lock at the water pump.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill LX9) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill LZ9) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill).
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.