Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (L4)

Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (L4)

Special Tools

BO 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).





3. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the water inlet housing using BO 38185 - pliers.

4. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the water inlet housing.





5. Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO 38185 - pliers.

6. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the radiator.

7. Remove the radiator outlet hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the radiator outlet hose into the vehicle.





Caution:
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.

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

2. Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the radiator.

3. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO 38185 - pliers.





4. Install the radiator outlet hose (2) to the water inlet housing.

5. Engage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp (1) at the water inlet housing using BO 38185 - pliers.

6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static).

7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.