Heater Pipes
InletRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner cover and duct assembly.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the inlet hose (1) from the inlet pipe (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical harness retainer from the inlet pipe bracket.
5. Disconnect the inlet pipe mounting nut.
6. Remove the inlet pipe by pulling pipe rearward to remove from thermostat housing.
7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the inlet pipe.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a new O-ring seal on the inlet pipe.
2. Install the inlet pipe into the thermostat housing.
3. Install the inlet pipe mounting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical harness retainer to the inlet pipe bracket.
5. Connect the inlet hose (1) to the inlet pipe (2).
6. Refill the coolant.
7. Install the air cleaner cover and duct assembly.