Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (HP5) (3.6L Hybrid)

Special Tools

J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill With HP5) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill With HP5) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) (Service and Repair)
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) (Service and Repair)
3. Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement (Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement)
4. Remove the front end guard. Refer to Front End Guard Replacement (Front End Guard Replacement)
5. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Vent Inlet Hose Replacement (HP5) (Service and Repair)




6. Using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the radiator.




7. Using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator inlet hose (2) from the engine.
8. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Note: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hoses with clean coolant prior to installation.

1. Install the inlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
2. Using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp and install the radiator inlet hose to the engine.




3. Using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp and Install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator.
4. Install the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Vent Inlet Hose Replacement (HP5) (Service and Repair)
5. Install the front end guard. Refer to Front End Guard Replacement (Front End Guard Replacement)
6. Install the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement (Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement)
7. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) (Service and Repair)
8. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill With HP5) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill Without HP5) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill With HP5) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill Without HP5) (Service and Repair)