Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Coolant Line/Hose: Service and Repair
Lower Radiator Hose
Radiator Hose Replacement (2.2L)
Removal Procedure
Caution: As long as there is pressure in the cooling system, the temperature can be considerably higher than the boiling temperature of the
solution in the radiator without causing the solution to boil. Removal of the pressure cap while the engine is hot and pressure is high will cause the
solution to boil instantaneously - possibly with explosive force - spewing the solution over the engine, fenders and the person removing the cap.
1. Remove the coolant from the radiator so that the level is below the hoses being removed. Please refer to Cooling System; Service and Repair;
Draining, Filling, and Flushing the Cooling System.
See: Service and Repair
2. Remove the air inlet duct.
3. Loosen the radiator hose clamps.
4. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the radiator.
5. Disconnect the upper radiator inlet hose from the coolant outlet.
6. Disconnect the lower radiator outlet hose from water pump.
Installation Procedure
Important: The 2.2L engine uses a spring-type (constant tensioner) clamp at the radiator hose connections. Install hoses on dry, unpainted
surfaces in order to ensure proper sealing.
1. Place the radiator hose clamps loosely, on the ends of the hoses.
