Crossfire V6-3.2L VIN L (2004)
4.
Place a reference mark at the index arrow on the radiator inlet nipple (Figure 3).
5.
With the engine cold, loosen the hose clamp at the radiator inlet.
6
Rotate the radiator inlet hose clockwise (toward the left front fender) until there is 1/2" (12.5 mm) clearance between the radiator inlet hose and
the radiator fan shroud bosses (Figure 3).
7.
Tighten the radiator inlet hose clamp to 29 in-lbs (3.3 Nm).
IMPORTANT:
Check the clearance again after the hose clamp is tightened to ensure that the proper clearance is maintained.
8.
Install the air inlet to air cleaner housing tube.
B.
Replace Radiator Inlet Hose:
1.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
2.
Remove the engine under cover.
3.
Attach one end of a hose to the radiator draincock. Place the other end into a clean container.
4.
Open the draincock and drain the coolant from the radiator until the coolant level is below the radiator inlet. Close the draincock and save
the coolant for later reuse.
5.
Lower the vehicle.
6.
Loosen the radiator inlet hose clamp at the radiator nipple and disconnect the inlet hose from the radiator. Save the clamp for later reuse.
7.
Using a die grinder or cut-off wheel, cut the radiator clamp at the other end of the inlet hose and disconnect the inlet hose from the tee near
the top center of the radiator. Discard the inlet hose.
CAUTION:
Use care to not damage the plastic tee.
8.
Install the provided hose onto the tee and radiator inlet nipple. Rotate the radiator inlet hose clockwise (toward the left front fender) on the
radiator nipple until there is 1/2" (12.5 mm) clearance between the radiator inlet hose and the radiator fan shroud bosses. Secure the hose
with the provided clamp and the original clamp. Tighten the clamps to 29 in-lbs (3.3 N.m).
IMPORTANT:
