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Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (3.4L) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61)) in Cooling System.
2. Use the J 38185 to release tension from the outlet heater hose clamp at the engine port.
3. Disconnect the outlet heater hose (2) from the engine port.




4. Use the J 38185 to reposition the outlet heater hose clamp from the heater core.
5. Disconnect the outlet heater hose (1) from the heater core.
6. Remove the outlet heater hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the outlet heater hose.
2. Connect the outlet heater hose (1) inlet to the heater core.
3. Use the J 38185 to reposition the outlet heater hose clamp onto the heater core.




4. Connect the outlet heater hose (2) to the engine.
5. Release tension on the outlet heater hose clamp.
6. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (3.4L) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (2.2L (L61)) in Cooling System.