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Rear Heater Lines Replacement

REMOVAL

NOTE: Review Safety Precautions and Warnings before proceeding with this operation.

1. Partially drain engine cooling system.

Front Lines Connected to Rear Lines:




2. Loosen clamp at the front end of the hose located at the right, outboard side of the underbody, rearward of the front crossmember.
3. Carefully rotate hose back and forth while tugging slightly away from connector nipple. If the hose will not come off, slice the hose at the connector nipple and peel off heater hose. This method will require heater hose replacement.

CAUTION: When removing hoses from outlet nipples, do not use excessive force. Outlet nipples may become damaged and leak engine coolant.

Rear Heater Hose Quick Connects:




4. Compress insert in rear heater hose quick connection and pull downward on hose.

Rear Heater and A/C Lines:




5. Remove straps securing underbody lines.
6. Separate and remove rear heater lines from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.