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Heater Hose: Service and Repair



Heater Hose Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

SA9111E Constant Force Clamp Pliers


Removal Procedure

1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair) .
2. Lower the vehicle.




3. Disconnect the heater hoses at the heater core (1).




4. Reposition the heater hose clamps at the engine using SA9111E .
5. Remove the heater hoses from the engine



Installation Procedure





1. Install the heater hoses to the heater core.

* Slide the 2 locks on the quick-release fittings in the arrow direction up to the stop.
* Plastic rings (green) are covered.
* Install the 2 quick-release fittings on the heater core (1) connections up to the stop.
* Note the markings applied. Slide the 2 locks (3) on the quick-release fittings in the arrow direction up to the stop.
* Plastic rings (green) must be visible.
* Inspect the correct seat of quick-release fittings and visibility of the plastic rings, arrows.





2. Install the hoses to the engine.
3. Reposition the heater hose clamps to secure the hoses using SA9111E .
4. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Service and Repair) .


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