Part Description: 2007 Buick Rendezvous Coolant Recovery Reservoir Hose Assembly
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Vehicle Fitment
2007 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: What tools do you need to replace the radiator outlet hose?
A:
You need to prepare the J 38185 hose clamp pliers.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the radiator outlet hose?
A:
After draining the cooling system, you can release the tension on the hose clamp, remove the radiator outlet hose and the air cleaner assembly, and release the tension on the hose clamp at the radiator. Then you can disconnect the radiator outlet hose retainer and remove the radiator outlet hose.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to remove the radiator inlet hose?
A:
After draining the cooling system, you can remove the left side diagonal brace, release tension, and remove the radiator inlet hose. Then you can release the tension on the hose clamp and the radiator inlet hose.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the radiator inlet hose?
A:
You need to install the radiator inlet hose, release the hose clamp retention lock, and the radiator inlet hose to the radiator. Then you can release the hose clamp retention lock and install the left-side diagonal brace. After that, you can fill the cooling system.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How to install the radiator outlet hose?
A:
After installing the radiator outlet hose to the radiator, you need to release the hose clamp retention lock, connect the radiator outlet hose retainer, install the radiator outlet hose, and release the hose clamp retention lock. Then you can fill the cooling system and install the air cleaner assembly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: Can we remove the radiator cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot?
A:
No, we cannot remove the Radiator Cap or surge tank cap while the engine is hot.
Q: How to remove the thermostat bypass pipes?
A:
After removing the intake manifold cover and draining the cooling system, you can remove the air cleaner outlet duct, the spark plug wires, and the spark plug wire clip. After repositioning the spark plug wires and the heater outlet hose, you can reposition the Thermostat bypass pipe hose clamp, the thermostat bypass pipe hose, the left engine mount strut, the thermostat bypass pipe bolts and nuts, and the thermostat bypass pipe O-ring seal.
Q: How to remove the water pump?
A:
After draining the cooling system and loosening the Water Pump pulley bolts, you can remove the drive belt, the water pump pulley bolts, the water pump pulley, the water pump bolts, the water pump, and the water pump gasket. Then you can clean the water pump mating surfaces.