Silverado Classic 1500 4WD V8-4.8L (2007)
Radiator Hose: Service and Repair
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement
Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (w/RPO HP2) Draining
and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill).
2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamps at the following locations:
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Throttle body
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Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
3. Remove the radiator inlet hose clip from the outlet hose.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
5. If necessary, remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L (RPO LQ4)) Upper
Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L (RPO LQ9)).
6. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose from the radiator inlet hose clips.
7. Reposition the inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
8. Remove the inlet hose clip from the fan shroud.
9. Remove the inlet hose (1) from the radiator.