Radiator Hose Replacement. Opel Sintra 1997

For 1990-2009 cars

## Radiator Hose Replacement Radiator Inlet Hose

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

J 38185 J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Partially drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Upper Diagonal Brace in Body Front End.
3. Disconnect the inlet hose from the thermostat housing using the J 38185
4. Disconnect the inlet hose from the radiator using the J 38185
5. Remove the inlet hose.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the inlet hose in position and align the marks on the hose.
2. Connect the inlet hose to the radiator using the J 38185
3. Connect the inlet hose to the thermostat housing using the J 38185
4. Install the left diagonal brace. Refer to Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.

Important: To properly fill the system you must use of the air bleed vents. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling

5. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling

## Radiator Hose Replacement Radiator Outlet Hose

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

J 38185 J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling
2. Remove the right side electric cooling fan. Refer to Electric Cooling Fan
3. Disconnect the outlet hose from (3) the water pump housing (1) using the J 38185
4. Disconnect the outlet hose (3) from the radiator (2) using the J 38185
5. Remove the outlet hose.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the outlet hose in position and align the marks on the hose.
2. Connect the outlet hose (3) to the radiator (2) using the J 38185
3. Connect the outlet hose (3) to the water pump housing (1) using the J 38185
4. Install the right side electric cooling fan. Refer to Electric Cooling Fan

Important: To properly fill the system you must use of the air bleed vents. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling

5. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling