Heater Hose: Service and Repair

HEATER PIPE AND HOSE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
2. Cowl grille.
3. Windshield wiper motor.
4. Cowl panel.

4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.






5. Jack up the vehicle.
6. Under guard (LH).






7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect for engine coolant leakage.

Heater Pipe and Hose Installation Note




- Insert the heater pipe into the heater hose until the hose reaches the bracket or the protrusion on the pipe.
- When the rear heater pipe is removed, bleed the air from the rear heater pipe thoroughly after refilling the engine coolant to prevent air from being trapped in the rear heater pipe.