Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
3. Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose inlet clamp at the pipe adapter.
4. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the pipe adapter.
5. Remove the heater hose support bracket nut (1).
6. Use J 38185 in order to position aside the heater core inlet hose clamp.
7. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater core.
8. Separate the support bracket and remove the heater inlet hose.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the heater inlet hose and support bracket.
2. Connect the heater inlet hose to the heater core.
3. Use J 38185 in order to secure the heater core hose inlet clamp.
IMPORTANT: Position heater core hose clamps in the indicated location.
4. Install the heater hose support bracket.
5. Install the support bracket nut (1).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the heater core support bracket nut to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).
6. Connect the heater inlet hose to the pipe adapter.
7. Use J 38185 in order to secure the heater hose inlet clamp.
8. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
9. Refill the cooling system.