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.