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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1334995  Size: SH
  5. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the heater outlet hose (1) from the heater pipe assembly.
  6. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater pipe assembly.

  7. Object Number: 1574001  Size: SH
  8. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and disconnect the surge tank outlet hose from the heater pipe assembly.

  9. Object Number: 1574011  Size: SH
  10. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamps and disconnect the heater pipe assembly from the heater core.

  11. Object Number: 1334994  Size: SH
  12. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  13. Remove the heater pipe assembly retaining nuts.
  14. Reposition the engine wiring harness aside.
  15. Remove the heater pipe assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1334994  Size: SH
  1. Install the heater pipe assembly.
  2. Reposition the engine wiring harness into place.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the heater pipe assembly retaining nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in)

  6. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .

  7. Object Number: 1574011  Size: SH
  8. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamps and connect the heater pipe assembly to the heater core.

  9. Object Number: 1574001  Size: SH
  10. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and connect the surge tank outlet hose to the heater pipe assembly.

  11. Object Number: 1334995  Size: SH
  12. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and connect the heater inlet hose (2) to the heater pipe assembly.
  13. Using J 38185 , disengage the hose clamp and connect the heater outlet hose (1) to the heater pipe assembly.
  14. Install the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  15. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .