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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement



REMOVAL

CAUTION: When removing hoses from heater core inlet or outlet nipples DO NOT exert excess pressure. The heater core may become damaged and leak engine coolant.

NOTE: Review Cooling System Precautions before proceeding with this operation.

1. Drain engine cooling system. Refer to: "Cooling System : Service and Repair" Service and Repair

Fig.23 Heater Hoses And Clamps:




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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When removing hoses from heater core inlet or outlet nipples DO NOT exert excess pressure. The heater core may become damaged and leak engine coolant.

NOTE: Review Cooling System Precautions before proceeding with this operation.

1. Using spring tension clamp pliers, install the hose ends into position.
2. Refill the cooling system. Refer to: "Cooling System : Service and Repair" Service and Repair