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Heater Pipe Replacement - Inlet

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 air cleaner assembly.
3. Disconnect the inlet hose (3) from the inlet pipe.
4. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the heater hose inlet clamp.




5. Remove the inlet pipe mounting nut.
6. Remove the inlet pipe.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the heater inlet pipe.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the heater inlet pipe mounting nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).




3. Connect the inlet hose (3) to the inlet pipe.
4. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the heater hose inlet clamp.
5. Install the air cleaner assembly.
6. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.