Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet

Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet (L18)

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 radiator outlet hose from the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting .





3. Using the J 43181 disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core outlet.
1. Install the J 43181 to the heater core pipe.
2. Close the tool around the heater core pipe.
3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.





4. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp at the surge tank.
5. Remove the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the surge tank.





6. Reposition the outlet hose clamp the water pump.
7. Remove the outlet hose from the water pump.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the outlet hose to the water pump.
2. Position the outlet hose clamp to the water pump.





3. Install the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the surge tank.
4. Position the surge tank outlet hose clamp to the surge tank.





5. 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.





6. Install the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. Refer to Radiator Hose Quick Connect Fitting.
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System.