Dayco 72004 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Dayco 72004 Curved Radiator Hose

Dayco 72004 is a curved radiator coolant hose built for upper cooling-system routing on select Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, and INFINITI applications. Made from EPDM and finished in black, it uses a single I.D. hose design with 1 1/4-inch inside diameters at both ends for a direct replacement fit.

The Dayco Curved Radiator Hose line focuses on OE-style cooling hose replacement for vehicles that need a formed upper hose shape. Part number 72004 follows SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC specifications for use in demanding coolant service.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant hose service
• Black curved radiator hose design
• 1 1/4-inch inside diameter at both ends
• Single I.D. hose configuration
• Built to SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC standards
• Upper radiator hose application
• Dayco 72004 part number for catalog lookup

Application Details

This radiator coolant hose is used in upper hose positions on vehicles including Fits 2004-2007 Honda Accord, Upper; Fits 2004-2006 Acura TL, Upper; Fits 2002-2004 Nissan Altima, Upper; Fits 2001-2011 Hyundai Accent, Upper; Fits 2006-2011 Kia Rio, Upper; Fits 2006-2011 Kia Rio5, Upper; Fits 2003-2008 INFINITI FX35, Upper; and Fits 1999-2005 Honda Odyssey, Upper. It also fits 2006 Honda Odyssey, Upper with air conditioning and Fits 2003 Honda Accord, Upper with air conditioning.

For shoppers searching for a Dayco 72004 upper radiator hose for Honda Accord, Acura TL, or Hyundai Accent, this formed hose matches the listed cooling-system routing and end sizing. The curved shape helps it follow the factory hose path in the engine bay.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or hardened upper radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at the hose body or ends
• Loss of proper hose routing in the engine bay
• Heat-related deterioration of an aging coolant hose
• Replacement needs for a formed upper radiator hose

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and upper-hose routing before installation. Confirm both hose connections measure 1 1/4 inches inside diameter and compare the formed shape to the original hose. Inspect clamps, necks, and adjoining cooling-system components for wear before placing the hose into service.

Quality Assurance

Dayco manufactures this hose to meet SAE J20R4 Class D-1 and SAE J1684 Type EC requirements for radiator coolant hose service. This part cross-references ACDelco (e.g., 22206M, 22486M) for the same application.