Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement

Heater Outlet Pipe Replacement

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair) .
2. Using the J 38185, reposition the heater hose inlet clamp from the heater pipe outlet.
3. Remove the heater hose inlet from the heater pipe outlet.




4. Loosen the heater pipe outlet.
5. Remove the heater pipe outlet.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the heater outlet hose fitting threads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the heater outlet hose fitting.

Tighten the heater outlet hose fitting to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

3. Install the heater hose inlet to the heater pipe outlet.
4. Using the J 38185, reposition the heater hose inlet clamp to the heater pipe outlet.
5. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Service and Repair) .