Heater Pipe Replacement - Inlet

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
3. Disconnect the inlet heater hose (1) from the inlet pipe (2).




4. Disconnect the electrical harness from the inlet pipe bracket.




5. Remove the heater inlet pipe nut.
6. Remove the inlet pipe from the thermostat housing.
7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a new O-ring seal on the inlet pipe.
2. Install the inlet pipe to the thermostat housing.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the heater inlet pipe nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).




4. Connect the electrical harness to the inlet pipe bracket.




5. Connect the inlet heater hose (1) to the inlet heater pipe (2).
6. Install the air cleaner intake duct.
7. Fill the coolant. Refer to Draining and filling Cooling System in Cooling System.