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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement



HEATER INLET HOSE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47719) in Cooling System.
2. Remove the battery tray.
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.
6. Install the cowl panel retaining bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

7. Install the battery tray.
8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47719) in Cooling System.