OEM 2001 Chevrolet Lumina Radiator Hose

2001 Chevrolet Lumina Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the inlet radiator hose on 2001 Chevrolet Lumina?

  A: The first step for Radiator inlet hose replacement requires draining the cooling system partially. The left diagonal brace needs disconnection in the next step. The hose clamp pliers (J38185) should be used to relocate the inlet hose clamp at the Thermostat Housing before the inlet hose gets disconnected from the Thermostat Housing. The hose clamp pliers (J38185) are needed to shift the inlet hose clamp at the Radiator in order to disconnect the hose from the Radiator when removing the hose. During installation you should line up the marks on the hose before hanging it in the vehicle and connecting it to the Radiator. Use hose clamp pliers (J38185) to fasten the inlet hose clamp at the Radiator before hooking up the inlet hose to the Thermostat Housing and securing the hose clamp at the housing with hose clamp pliers (J38185). The final step includes installing the left diagonal brace while filling the cooling system.