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So, a flush is needed and then filling a gallon+ with concentrate to balanced out the water.
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Replace coolant remember

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If you are changing coolant remember that you will not get 1 1/4 gallon of coolant out.
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Replace front radiators and radiator hose

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Does anyone have a step by step guide to replace the front radiators and radiator hose?
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So, a flush is needed and then filling a gallon+ with concentrate to balanced out the water.
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If you are changing coolant remember that you will not get 1 1/4 gallon of coolant out.
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Does anyone have a step by step guide to replace the front radiators and radiator hose?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Does anyone have a step by step guide to replace the front radiators and radiator hose? Thanks in advance guys!

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Hi did you get reply on this at all ? Rad is split and have got all the way down to it but not sure, and cant find anything on taking it off!

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I'm doing this job right now. Everything but the rad is off the car. I'm flushing it with distilled water as a coolant change is in order. If you are changing coolant remember that you will not get 1 1/4 gallon of coolant out. So, a flush is needed and then filling a gallon+ with concentrate to balanced out the water. Rad removal looks simple once the bumper, intake shroud and inner fender is off. Have not done it yet. Will do next week. Lets let each other know about any weird problems and solutions. Bob

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