Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (Inlet Front to Inlet Rear)
Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (Inlet Front to Inlet Rear)
Special Tools
J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill).
2. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (2WD 2.9L and 3.7L) Transmission ReplacementTransmission Replacement (4WD 2.9L and 3.7L) Transmission ReplacementTransmission Replacement (4WD 5.3L) Transmission Replacement.
3. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LLV/LLR) Service and RepairGenerator Replacement (LH8) Generator Replacement (LH8).
4. Reposition the heater inlet rear hose clamp (3) using the J 38185 - pliers and remove the heater inlet rear hose.
5. Reposition the heater inlet front hose clamp (6) using the J 38185 - pliers and remove the heater inlet front hose.
6. Remove the heater inlet pipe bracket bolts (4).
7. Remove the heater inlet pipe (5).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the heater inlet pipe (5).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
2. Install the heater inlet pipe bracket bolts (4) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. Reposition the heater inlet front hose clamp (6) using the J 38185 - pliers and install the heater inlet front hose.
4. Reposition the heater inlet rear hose clamp (3) using the J 38185 - pliers and install the heater inlet rear hose.
5. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (2WD 2.9L and 3.7L) Transmission ReplacementTransmission Replacement (4WD 2.9L and 3.7L) Transmission ReplacementTransmission Replacement (4WD 5.3L) Transmission Replacement.
6. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LLV/LLR) Service and RepairGenerator Replacement (LH8) Generator Replacement (LH8).
7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill).