Heater Inlet Hose Replacement

Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 -Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (LHD) (Battery Tray Replacement (LHD))Battery Tray Replacement (RHD) (Battery Tray Replacement (RHD)) .
3. Remove the cowl panel retaining bolts.
4. Remove the cowl panel.




5. Using J 38185 slide the clamp away from the base of the heater inlet hose.
6. Remove the inlet heater hose from the heater core.




7. Using J 38185 slide the clamp away from the base of the heater inlet hose.
8. Remove the clamp and hose from the engine cooling thermostat assembly.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the inlet heater hose to the engine cooling thermostat assembly.
2. Using J 38185 slide the clamp back into the original position on the hose.




3. Install the inlet heater hose to the heater core.
4. Using J 38185 slide the clamp back into the original position on the hose.
5. Install the cowl panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

6. Install the cowl panel retaining bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (13 lb ft).

7. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (LHD) (Battery Tray Replacement (LHD))Battery Tray Replacement (RHD) (Battery Tray Replacement (RHD)) .
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 -Vac N Fill Coolant Refill Tool) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair) .