Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Acadia, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) . Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Traverse) , Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Acadia) , Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Enclave) .
1	Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (Qty: 2) Procedure Using J 38185 hose clamp pliers reposition the radiator inlet hose clamps. Special Tools J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
2	Radiator Inlet Hose

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) .
Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Traverse) , Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Acadia) , Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement (Enclave) .

Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (Qty: 2)
Procedure
Using J 38185 hose clamp pliers reposition the radiator inlet hose clamps.
Special Tools
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Radiator Inlet Hose