Heater Outlet Hose Replacement

Heater Outlet 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 hose clamp away from the base of the heater hose.
6. Remove the outlet heater hose from the engine cooling thermostat assembly.




7. Using J 38185 , slide the hose clamp away from the base of the heater hose.
8. Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core.
9. Remove the heater outlet hose.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the outlet heater hose assembly into the vehicle.
2. Install the outlet hose to the heater core.
3. Using J 38185 slide the hose clamp back into the original position on the hose.




4. Install the outlet hose to the engine cooling thermostat assembly.
5. Using J 38185 slide the hose clamp back into the original position on the hose.
6. Install the cowl panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

7. Install the cowl panel retaining bolts.

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

8. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (LHD) (Battery Tray Replacement (LHD))Battery Tray Replacement (RHD) (Battery Tray Replacement (RHD)) .
9. 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) .