Heater Inlet Hose

Heater Hose Routing:

Quick Connect Heater Inlet Connector:

Remove or Disconnect
Tool Required:
J 38723 Heater Line Quick Connect Separator or Equivalent

1. Air cleaner.
2. Engine coolant.
3. Inlet hose mounting screw.
4. Inlet hose clamp at heater core.
- Loosen the clamp enough to slide the clamp away from the fitting on the inlet hose
5. Inlet hose from heater core.
6. Push inlet hose into connector and insert J 38723 or equivalent into connector to release locking tabs.
7. Pull retainer and hose from heater inlet connector.

Inspect
- O-ring sealing surface on hose/pipe.

Adjust
- If replacing heater inlet connector, remove retainer from hose and discard, as new connector is equipped with retainer.
- If replacing hose, remove retainer from hose and reinsert in connector.
- If reusing hose and connector, retainer can remain in place on hose.

Install or Connect
1. Push hose into connector until retainer tabs lock. Pull back on hose to check for proper engagement.
2. Inlet hose to heater core.
3. Inlet hose clamp.
4. Inlet hose mounting screw. Tighten screw to 1.4 Nm (12 lbs. in.).
5. Engine coolant.
6. Air cleaner.
- Check the system for leaks.