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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement




Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LH2)

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement).
4. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose (2) from the thermostat housing.
5. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater pipe assembly.
6. Remove the heater inlet hose (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the heater inlet hose (2).
2. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and connect the heater inlet hose (2) to the heater pipe assembly.
3. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and connect the heater inlet hose (2) to the thermostat housing.
4. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement).
5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)).