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Heater Pipe Adapter Replacement - Outlet

HEATER PIPE ADAPTER REPLACEMENT - OUTLET

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.




2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
3. Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose clamp.




4. Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater pipe adapter.
5. Remove the heater pipe adapter mounting bolt.
6. Remove the heater pipe adapter.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Lubricate the O-ring seal with Dex-Cool antifreeze.
2. Install the heater pipe adapter.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the heater outlet pipe adapter mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the heater outlet hose to the pipe adapter.
5. Use J 38185 in order to secure the heater core hose clamp.
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
7. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.