For 1990-2009 cars

## Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement L61

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Engine Coolant Check and Replacement .
3. Remove the upper radiator hose to the radiator clamp and remove the hose from the radiator fitting.
4. Remove the upper radiator hose to head clamp and remove the hose from the head.

### Installation Procedure

Important: The engine end of the hose is labeled to prevent reverse installation. The white line on the hose should be installed at the 12 o'clock position.

1. Install the upper radiator hose to the head fitting.
2. Install the upper radiator hose to the head clamp and position the clamp at the 3 o'clock position.
3. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator fitting.
4. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator clamp and position the clamp at the 12 o'clock position.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

6. Fill the coolant. Refer to Engine Coolant Check and Replacement .

## Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement L81

### Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant. Refer to Engine Coolant Check and Replacement .
3. Compress the upper radiator hose to the engine clamp and slide the hose off of the engine fitting, leaving the clamp on the fitting.
4. Remove the upper radiator hose to the radiator clamp and remove the hose from the radiator.

### Installation Procedure

Important: The engine end of the hose is labeled to prevent reverse installation. The white line on the hose should be installed at the 12 o'clock position.

1. Compress the upper radiator hose to the engine clamp and slide the hose onto the engine fitting.
2. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator fitting.
3. Install the upper radiator hose to the head clamp at the 12 o'clock position.
4. Install the upper radiator hose to the radiator clamp and position at the 12 o'clock position.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Engine Coolant Check and Replacement .
7. Use fresh water to rinse away any coolant that was spilled during the service.