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Heater Inlet Nipple

Heater Pipes:






Remove or Disconnect

1. Drain cooling system.
2. Air cleaner and duct assembly.
3. Heater inlet pipe retaining bolt.
4. Heater inlet pipe quick disconnect from nipple, using J 38723.
5. Heater inlet nipple.

Inspect
^ O-ring sealing surface on pipe.

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

Install or Connect

1. Heater inlet nipple.
2. Heater inlet pipe to heater inlet nipple.
3. Heater inlet pipe retaining nut.

Tighten
^ Nut to 7 N.m (62 lb. in.).

4. Air cleaner and duct assembly.
5. Refill coolant.