Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Engine Cooling Radiator
Special Tools
J 38185Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal ProcedureDrain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hoseclamp-(1) at the radiator usingJ 38185Hose Clamp Pliers.Remove the radiator outlet hose-(2) from theradiator.
Remove radiator outlet hose bracketretainer-(1).Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hoseclamp-(2) at the thermostat housing usingJ 38185Hose Clamp Pliers.Remove the radiator outlet hose-(4) from thethermostat housing.Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hoseclamp-(3) at the engine oil cooler usingJ 38185Hose Clamp Pliers.Remove the radiator outlet hose-(4) from theengine oil cooler.Remove the radiator outlet hose from the vehicle.Installation ProcedureInstall radiator outlet hose to the vehicle.
Note:Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolantprior to installation.
Install the radiator outlet hose-(4) to the engineoil cooler.Engage tension on the radiator outlet hoseclamp-(3) at the engine oil cooler usingJ 38185Hose Clamp Pliers.Install the radiator outlet hose-(4) to thethermostat housing.Engage tension on the radiator outlet hoseclamp-(2) at the thermostat housing usingJ 38185Hose Clamp Pliers.Install radiator outlet hose bracketretainer-(1).
Install the radiator outlet hose-(2) to theradiator.Engage tension on the radiator outlet hoseclamp-(1) at the radiator usingJ 38185Hose Clamp Pliers.Lower the vehicle.Fill the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.
Engine Replacement
Special ToolsJ-38185Hose Clamp PliersFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Removal ProcedureRelieve the fuel pressure. Refer toFuel Pressure Relief.Remove negative battery cable from en ...
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFX) Engine Cooling Radiator
Special Tools J 38185 Hose Clamp PliersRemoval ProcedureDrain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacemen ...
Other materials:
Shutter System
The vehicle may have a shutter
system designed to help increase
fuel economy. Keep the shutter
system clean for proper operation.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
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