Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
Position the J 38185 to the clamp in order to remove the outlet radiator hose (1) from the cooling pipe.

Fig 1: Removing Outlet Radiator Hose From Cooling Pipe
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Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Position the J 37097-A to the clamp (2) in order to remove the outlet radiator hose (1) from the radiator.

Fig 2: Removing Outlet Radiator Hose From Radiator
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Remove the outlet radiator hose from the vehicle.