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Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 43181 Quick Connect Connector Removal Tool

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
2. Remove the air intake tube.
3. Remove the heater and surge tank hoses from the mounting clip.
4. Using the J 43181 disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core inlet and outlet.
4.1. Install the J43181 to the heater core pipes.
4.2. Close the tool around the heater core pipes.
4.3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
4.4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.




5. Remove the inlet heater hose from the water pump.




6. Remove the heater hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the heater hose.




2. Install the heater hose to the water pump.
3. Connect the heater and surge tank hoses to the heater core.
Firmly push the quick connect onto the heater core pipe until you hear an audible click.
4. Install the heater and surge tank hoses to the mounting clip.
5. Install the air intake tube.
6. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.
7. Inspect the cooling system for leaks. Refer to Loss of Coolant in Cooling System.