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Heater Inlet Hose


Removal





1. Drain cooling system as directed in "Engine Coolant Check and Replacement."
2. Remove air cleaner housing cover and intake hose.





3. Remove clamp and hose from engine outlet and blow remainder of coolant out of heater core with a low pressure air hose to prevent coolant spillage.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED PRIOR TO LIFTING. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY THEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE TO BE REMOVED.

4. Raise vehicle.





5. Remove clamp and hose from heater core inlet.

Installation





1. Install hose and clamp on heater core inlet. Position clamp tangs at 4 o'clock.
2. Lower vehicle.





3. Install hose and clamp on engine outlet. Position clamp tangs at 8 o'clock.





4. Install air cleaner housing cover and intake air ducts.
5. Fill cooling system and leak test as directed in "Engine Coolant Check and Replacement."