Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (HP5)

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 drive motor generator control module assembly. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement (Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement)




3. Using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair)
5. Remove the front bumper facia air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement)




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

Installation Procedure





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

1. Install the outlet radiator hose into the vehicle.
2. Using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator.
3. Install the front bumper facia air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement)
4. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair)




5. Using J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers disengage the tension on the hose clamp (1) and install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
6. Install the drive motor generator control module assembly. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement (Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement)
7. 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)