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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

  3. Object Number: 663610  Size: SH
  4. Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the heater core use J 38185 .
  5. Disconnect the outlet hose from the heater core.

  6. Object Number: 282306  Size: SH
  7. Reposition the outlet hose clamp from the heater pipe adapter use J 38185 .
  8. Disconnect the outlet hose from the heater pipe adapter.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 663610  Size: SH
  1. Connect the outlet hose to the heater core.
  2. Important: Position the heater hose clamp in the indicated location.

  3. Install the outlet hose clamp to the heater core use J 38185 .

  4. Object Number: 282306  Size: SH
  5. Connect the outlet hose to the heater pipe adapter.
  6. Install the outlet hose clamp to the heater pipe adapter use J 38185 .
  7. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.