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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. Remove the hose clamps from the heater inlet and outlet using the J 38185 .
  3. Remove the auxiliary heater pipes from the heater inlet and outlet.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the hose clamps from the auxiliary heater core using the J 38185 .

  6. Object Number: 791377  Size: SH
  7. Remove the auxiliary heater pipes (2, 3) from the auxiliary heater core.

  8. Object Number: 791379  Size: SH
  9. Remove the auxiliary heater pipe retaining nut (1, 4).
  10. Remove the auxiliary heater pipes.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the auxiliary heater pipes.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 791379  Size: SH
  3. Install the auxiliary heater pipe retaining nuts (1, 4).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).


    Object Number: 791377  Size: SH
  5. Install the auxiliary heater pipes (2, 3) to the auxiliary heater core.
  6. Install the hose clamps to the auxiliary heater core using the J 38185 .
  7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  8. Install the auxiliary heater pipes to the heater inlet and outlet.
  9. Install the hose clamps to the heater inlet and outlet using the J 38185 .
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .