Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFX) Engine Cooling Radiator
Special Tools
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal ProcedureDrain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacement.
Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp-(1) at the radiator using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.Remove the radiator inlet hose-(2) from the radiator.Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp-(3) at the engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.Remove the radiator inlet hose-(2) from the engine.Remove the radiator inlet hose from the vehicle.Installation ProcedurePosition the radiator inlet hose to the vehicle.
Note:Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.
Install the radiator inlet hose-(2) to the engine.Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp-(3) at the engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.Install the radiator inlet hose-(2) to the radiator.Engage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp-(1) at the radiator using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.Install the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacement.Fill the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Engine Cooling Radiator
Special ToolsJ 38185Hose Clamp PliersRemoval ProcedureDrain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.Disen ...
Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LFX) Engine Cooling Radiator
Special Tools J 38185 Hose Clamp PliersRemoval ProcedureRemove the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacement.Drain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Fillin ...
Other materials:
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection Automatic Transmission Unit
Removal ProcedureImportant:Perform the following procedure when removing the retainingrings and cooler lines from the quick connect fittings located onthe radiator and/or the transmission.Pull the plastic cap back from the quick connect fitting anddown along the cooler line about 5-cm(2-in).Using a ...
