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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 cross vehicle brace.
3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
4. Remove the heater outlet 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 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 reposition the heater core hose clamp.
6. Install the cross vehicle brace.
7. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.