Heater Hose: Service and Repair

Fig 55 Heater Hose Connection At Engine:

NOTE: The heater hoses are serviced separately of each other. The hoses are serviced with bulk roll heater hose of the proper diameter and specification. If it is necessary to replace a hose, use hose of the exact diameter and size and shape. The hoses are attached using spring tension clamps.

NOTE: Review Safety Precautions and Warnings before proceeding with this operation.

REMOVAL
1. Drain engine cooling system.

Fig 56 Heater Hose Connection At Heater Core:

2. Using spring tension clamp pliers, remove clamps at each end of hose to be removed.
3. Carefully rotate hose back and forth while tugging slightly away from connector nipple.

CAUTION: When removing hoses from heater core in let or outlet nipples, do not use excessive force. Heater core may become damaged and leak engine coolant into heater unit.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.