OEM 2007 Buick Rendezvous Radiator Hose

2007 Buick Rendezvous Radiator Hose Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the inlet radiator hose on 2007 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The first step to replace the radiator inlet hose involves draining the cooling system. Detach the diagonal brace located on the left side of the vehicle. The hose clamp pliers (J 38185) should be used to release the clamp pressure at the radiator until it stops engaging before removing the inlet hose from the radiator. The hose clamp pliers (J 38185) should be applied one more time to the Thermostat Housing clamp until it locks so you can remove the radiator inlet hose from this location. Installation begins with fitting the radiator inlet hose onto the Thermostat Housing followed by having a small flat-bladed screwdriver modify the hose clamp retention lock at the Thermostat Housing. You need to install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator while using a small flat-bladed screwdriver to recover the hose clamp retention lock at the radiator. The installation concludes with the reinstallation of the left side diagonal brace followed by filling of the cooling system.