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.