Heater Inlet Hose

REMOVAL

CAUTION: It may be necessary to cut the underbody auxiliary line(s) being serviced into sections to facilitate removal. Make sure 10 correctly identify the line(s) being serviced before carrying out any cutting of the line(s).

NOTE: Lay out the new lines in vehicle position to assist in the installation.

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
3. Remove the front and rear RH wheels.







4. Remove the four screws, three bolts, and three pin-type retainers for the fender splash shield.







5. Remove the vacuum reservoir retaining nuts.







6. Detach the ABS wiring harness and remove the fender splash shield.







7. At the rear of the vehicle, disconnect the auxiliary heater inlet line.







8. Remove the five line bracket retaining nuts.







9. Remove the five line brackets by inserting a screwdriver in the stud hole and twisting.

CAUTION: Pull the bracket off the stud before attempting to pry off the lines to prevent component damage.







10. Disconnect the auxiliary heater inlet line quick coupling.
11. Remove and discard the auxiliary heater inlet line.

INSTALLATION







1. Install the rear auxiliary heater inlet line and connect it to the auxiliary heater inlet hose.
2. Snap the rear auxiliary heater inlet line into the line brackets.







3. Install the front auxiliary heater inlet line through the fender well and connect it to the engine compartment heater inlet line.
4. Snap the front auxiliary heater inlet line into the brackets.







5. Install the brackets over the studs and loosely install the nuts.







6. Connect the two auxiliary heater inlet lines.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the fitting.







7. Tighten the five bracket nuts.

CAUTION: Overtightening of the nut will cause the stud to break away from the floor pan.







8. Reattach the ABS wiring harness and position the fender splash shield in the wheel well.







9. Install the vacuum reservoir retaining nuts.







10. Install the fender splash shield four screws, three bolts, and three pin-type retainers.
11. Install both RH wheels.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.