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Heater Hose: Service and Repair

The heater hoses attach at the engine compartment cowl onto the heater core inlet/outlet and on the left side of the engine.

The heater hoses are serviced separately of each other. The hoses can not be serviced with bulk roll heater hose. 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.

REMOVAL

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

1. Drain engine cooling system.

Heater Hose Connection At Engine:




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 inlet 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.