Installation Procedure

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Install radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Inlet Hose

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NOTE: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.

Clip the radiator inlet hose (2) to the engine.

Fig 2: View Of Radiator Inlet Hose & Clamp

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Install the radiator inlet hose (2) to the radiator.
Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp (1) at the radiator using BO-38185: Hose Clamp Pliers.
Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1) or Cooling System Draining and Filling - Vac-N-Fill (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LAU) .