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Heater Inlet Hose Replacement 2.2L

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: 530860  Size: SH
  3. Release the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the heater core.
  4. Remove the heater inlet hose from the heater core.

  5. Object Number: 530898  Size: SH
  6. Release the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the engine water outlet adapter pipe.
  7. Remove the heater inlet hose from the engine water outlet adapter pipe.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 530898  Size: SH
  1. Install the heater inlet hose to the engine water outlet adapter pipe.
  2. Install the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the engine water outlet adapter pipe.
  3. Apply lubricant GM P/N 9985662 to each end of the heater inlet hose.
  4. Important: When installing new heater inlet hose, place the clamp on the hose before installing the hose to the vehicle.

  5. Install the heater inlet hose to the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 530860  Size: SH
  7. Install the heater inlet hose to the heater core.
  8. Install the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the heater core.
  9. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.

Heater Inlet Hose Replacement 4.3L

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: 529  Size: SH
  3. Release the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the heater core.
  4. Remove the heater inlet hose from the heater core.

  5. Object Number: 531051  Size: SH
  6. Release the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the intake manifold fitting.
  7. Remove the heater inlet hose from the intake manifold fitting.

  8. Object Number: 531473  Size: SH
  9. Open the heater inlet hose retaining clip above the right side valve cover. Use a flat bladed tool to open the clip from the bottom.
  10. Remove the heater inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Apply lubricant, GM P/N 9985662, to each end of the heater inlet hose.
  2. Important: When installing new heater inlet hose, place the clamp on the hose before installing the hose to the vehicle.

  3. Install the heater inlet hose to the vehicle.
  4. Install the heater inlet hose to the intake manifold fitting.
  5. Install the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the intake manifold fitting.

  6. Object Number: 529  Size: SH
  7. Install the heater inlet hose to the heater core.
  8. Install the heater inlet hose clamp using the J 38185 at the heater core.

  9. Object Number: 531473  Size: SH
  10. Place the heater inlet hose in the retaining clip above the right side valve cover.
  11. Close the retaining clip. Ensure that the clip locks.
  12. Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.