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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.

  2. Object Number: 790882  Size: SH
  3. UseJ 38185 to reposition the inlet heater hose clamp from the quick connect fitting.
  4. Disconnect the inlet heater hose (1) from the quick connect fitting.

  5. Object Number: 588344  Size: SH
  6. Use J 38185 to reposition the inlet heater hose clamp from the heater core.
  7. Disconnect the inlet heater hose from the heater core.
  8. Remove the inlet heater hose.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the inlet heater hose.

  2. Object Number: 588344  Size: SH
  3. Connect the inlet heater hose to the heater core.
  4. Use J 38185 to reposition the inlet heater hose clamp onto the heater core.

  5. Object Number: 790882  Size: SH
  6. Connect the inlet heater hose (1) to the quick connect fitting.
  7. Use J 38185 reposition the inlet hose clamp onto the quick connect fitting.
  8. Fill the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.