Heater Pipe Adapter 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 cross vehicle brace.
3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
4. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the pipe adapter.
5. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the heater hose clamp.




6. Remove the heater pipe adapter mounting bolt.
7. Remove the heater pipe adapter.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Lubricate the O-ring.
2. Install the heater pipe adapter.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the heater inlet pipe adapter mounting bolt.

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




4. Connect the inlet hose to the heater pipe adapter.
5. Use J 38185 in order to reposition the heater core hose clamp.
6. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
7. Install the cross vehicle brace.
8. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.