Heater Inlet Hose/Pipe and Heater Outlet Hose/Pipe Replacement LSA

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
3. Remove the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement



4. Reposition the heater hose clamps (1) at the engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
5. Remove the heater hoses (2) from the engine.



6. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp (1) at the heater hose using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
7. Remove the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the heater hose.



8. Reposition the heater hose clamps (1) at the heater core using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
9. Remove the heater hoses (2) from the heater core.



10. Remove the heater hose nuts (1).
11. Remove the heater hoses (2) from the vehicle.

1. Install the heater hoses (2) to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the heater hose nuts (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



3. Install the heater hoses (2) from the heater core.
4. Reposition the heater hose clamps (1) at the heater core using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .



5. Install the surge tank outlet hose (2) from the heater hose.
6. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose clamp (1) at the heater hose using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .



7. Install the heater hoses (2) to the engine.
8. Reposition the heater hose clamps (1) at the engine using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers .
9. Install the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement
10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.