Heater Hose: Service and Repair

HEATER HOSES REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers




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 core inlet and/or outlet hose clamp.
4. Disconnect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose from the heater core.




5. Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose inlet and/or outlet clamp.
Disconnect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose from the pipe adapter(s).
6. Remove the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the heater inlet hose and/or outlet hose.
2. Connect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose to the pipe adapter(s).
3. Use J 38185 in order to secure the heater hose inlet and/or outlet clamp.




4. Connect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose to the heater core.

IMPORTANT: Position heater core hose clamps in the indicated location.

5. Use J 38185 in order to secure the heater core hose inlet and/or outlet clamp.
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
7. Refill the cooling system.
8. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing in Cooling System.