Q: How to Replace the outlet radiator hose on LLV and LLR with 2.9L and 3.7L Engines on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Driving coolant from the system needs to be completed beforehand when replacing a radiator outlet hose on llv and llr models with 2.9l and 3.7l engines. Positioning the outlet Radiator Hose clamp with hose clamp pliers (J 38185) away from the Thermostat housing enables removal of the outlet Radiator Hose that connects to the Thermostat. Raising the vehicle enables hose clamp pliers (J 38185) to relocate the outlet Radiator Hose clamp properly before removing the hose from the radiator surface. Place the outlet Radiator Hose to the radiator before securing it with hose clamp pliers (J 38185) to reposition the outlet Radiator Hose clamp properly on the radiator. Lower the vehicle and install the outlet Radiator Hose to the Thermostat while using hose clamp pliers (J 38185). Afterward reposition the outlet Radiator Hose clamp to the Thermostat housing with the same pliers. Finally, fill the cooling system.
Q: How to replace the radiator hose inlet on Chevrolet S10?
A: The air cleaner outlet duct must be removed before draining the cooling system partially. The Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) will be used to move the radiator inlet hose clamp first from the radiator surface then from the coolant outlet before taking out the hose. The installation of the radiator inlet hose requires connecting it to the coolant outlet and applying Hose Clamp Pliers (J 38185) at the coolant outlet to maintain clamp position before hand. As the final step secure the radiator inlet hose to the radiator support before reinserting the air cleaner outlet duct along with filling the cooling system and checking for leaks.
Q: How to Replace a Radiator Hose for Inlet on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A: The first step before hose replacement requires draining the cooling system fluid. Detach the clamps securing the air cleaner outlet duct both at the Throttle Body and maf/iat sensor and then take out the duct. The engine sight shield should be removed if necessary. First detach the radiator vent inlet hose from its clips securing it to the radiator before moving the inlet hose clamp to the radiator and removing the hose from the radiator's port. Before continuing move the inlet hose clamp off the Fan Shroud and the inlet hose from the water outlet while removing the inlet hose clip from the Fan Shroud. The installation process begins with attaching the inlet hose to the water outlet while repositioning its clamp. First secure the inlet hose clip to the Fan Shroud while you attach the inlet hose to the radiator and finally tighten the inlet hose clamp. Secure the radiator vent inlet hose to radiator inlet hose clips before adding an engine sight shield if necessary. Install the air cleaner outlet duct after confirming the duct's Throttle Body end arrow matches the Throttle Body attaching stud. Finish the installation by tightening all air cleaner outlet duct clamps at both the Throttle Body and maf/iat sensor then tighten the screws to 7 nm (62 inch lbs.) and perform cooling system water fill operations.