It totally doable with the hoses in. But you do have to remove the clamps that hold the hoses (careful they break) and also the bolts that are in the chassis. It takes a bit of creative maneuvering, but very doable. Make sure you keep the correct orientation as well, it's possible to wiggle it in upside down.
Having said all that, if your lines are deteriorating it is definitely time to RR your coolant system. Hoses, pump. thermostat and fresh coolant... Might as well.
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