Radiator Hose Replacement 2.4L Upper

1. Remove battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove bolt retaining battery cables to battery tray.
3. Drain cooling system below radiator outlet. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .



4. Remove upper radiator hose (3) from water outlet (1).
5. Remove the radiator outlet hose from radiator and remove hose.

1. Install upper radiator hose to radiator.



2. Install upper radiator hose (1) to water outlet (3).
3. Install bolt to retain battery cable to battery tray.
4. Install battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
5. Fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
6. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.

Radiator Hose Replacement 3.4L Upper

1. Drain the cooling system to a level below the hose being removed. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamps (1) and hose (2) from the radiator and the coolant outlet.

1. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) and the clamps (1) to the radiator and the coolant outlet.
2. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.

Radiator Hose Replacement 2.4L Lower

1. Drain cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove lower radiator hose from surge tank.
3. Raise vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



4. Remove lower radiator hose (1) from radiator pipe outlet (3).
5. Remove lower radiator hose from radiator and remove hose.

Notice: Make sure the reference marks on the hoses and the radiator are lined up. A twist on the hose would place strain on the radiator fitting which could cause the fitting to crack or break.

1. Install lower radiator hose to radiator.



2. Install lower radiator hose (1) to radiator pipe outlet (3).
3. Install bolt to retain battery cable to battery tray.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Install lower radiator hose to surge tank.
6. Fill cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
7. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.

Radiator Hose Replacement 3.4L Lower

1. Drain the cooling system to a level below the hose being removed. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamps (1) and hose (2) from the radiator and the coolant outlet.

1. Install the radiator inlet hose (2) and the clamps (1) to the radiator and the coolant outlet.
2. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Start the engine. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature, check for coolant leaks.