Part Description: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose Assembly
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Vehicle Fitment
2004 Buick Rendezvous | CX, CX Plus, CXL, CXL Plus | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
FAQ for Radiator Hose Repair
Q: How to remove the Radiator Hose-Inlet (LA1)?
A:
You need to drain the cooling system, reposition the hose clamp at the radiator, disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the radiator, reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing, disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the thermostat housing, then remove the radiator inlet hose.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the proper way to install the Radiator Hose-Inlet (LA1)?
A:
You should install the radiator inlet hose, connect the radiator inlet hose to the radiator, reposition the hose clamp at the radiator to secure the hose, connect the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing, reposition the hose clamp at the thermostat housing to secure the hose, and fill the cooling system.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What kind of special tools will be required when serving the inlet Radiator Hose (LA1)?
A:
The tools required include J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the proper way to install the Brace-Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Left?
A:
You should position the front-end sheet metal diagonal brace to the Radiator support and the inner fender, install the bolts to the front-end sheet metal diagonal brace at the radiator support and the inner fender, reposition the cruise control module and the engine coolant reservoir to the front fender diagonal brace, install the engine coolant heater harness to the front fender diagonal brace, if equipped, finally close the hood.
Q: What is the proper way to install the water pump?
A:
The proper way is to install the Water Pump gasket, install the water pump, install the water pump bolts, install the water pump pulley, install the water pump pulley bolts, install the drive belt, install the drive belt guard and fill the cooling system.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the coolant recovery reservoir?
A:
You should reposition the reservoir hose clamp at the radiator overflow fitting, remove the reservoir hose at the radiator overflow fitting, remove the reservoir mounting clip and remove the Coolant Reservoir.