How to replace the inlet radiator hose (LL8) on Buick Rainier?

Draining the cooling system should be the first step when replacing the radiator inlet hose (LL8). The installation requires you to disconnect the air cleaner outlet resonator. The Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) will move the radiator inlet hose clamp from its position on the engine before removing the radiator outlet hose from the engine. The radiator inlet hose removal process requires Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) to reposition the clamp from the radiator before removing the hose. First install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator followed by Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) to position the radiator inlet hose clamp correctly. Place the radiator inlet hose to the engine and apply Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) for repositioning the radiator inlet hose clamp to the engine. The procedure ends with reinstalling the air cleaner outlet resonator while performing a cooling system fill-up.

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Buick Rainier Upper Hose Part Number: 15160996
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hose, Radiator Inlet; Multi Purpose Hose; Radiator Hose; Cooling Hose; Hose, Radiator Inlet (Upper)
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Buick Rainier | CXL, CXL Plus | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Buick Rainier Lower Hose Part Number: 15205921
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hose, Radiator Outlet (Lower)
- Position: Lower
- Replaces: 15763315
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Buick Rainier | CXL, CXL Plus | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Buick Rainier Lower Hose Part Number: 15160997
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hose, Radiator Outlet (Lower); Multi Purpose Hose; Radiator Hose; Cooling Hose
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Buick Rainier | CXL, CXL Plus | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Buick Rainier Upper Hose Part Number: 89024942
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hose, Radiator Inlet; Multi Purpose Hose; Radiator Hose; Cooling Hose; Hose, Radiator Inlet (Upper)
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Buick Rainier | CXL | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Buick Rainier Upper Hose Part Number: 15763316
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Hose, Radiator Inlet (Upper); Multi Purpose Hose; Radiator Hose; Cooling Hose
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Buick Rainier | CXL, CXL Plus | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS

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Q: How to replace the inlet radiator hose (LL8) on Buick Rainier?
A:
Draining the cooling system should be the first step when replacing the radiator inlet hose (LL8). The installation requires you to disconnect the air cleaner outlet resonator. The Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) will move the radiator inlet hose clamp from its position on the engine before removing the radiator outlet hose from the engine. The radiator inlet hose removal process requires Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) to reposition the clamp from the radiator before removing the hose. First install the radiator inlet hose to the radiator followed by Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) to position the radiator inlet hose clamp correctly. Place the radiator inlet hose to the engine and apply Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) for repositioning the radiator inlet hose clamp to the engine. The procedure ends with reinstalling the air cleaner outlet resonator while performing a cooling system fill-up.