Heater Hose: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain engine cooling system.
2. Loosen clamps at each end of hose to be removed.
3. Carefully rotate hose back and forth while tugging slightly away from connector nipple.

CAUTION: When removing hoses from heater core inlet or outlet nipples, do not use excessive force. Heater core may become damaged and leak engine coolant into heater unit.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When installing hoses to the heater core inlet or outlet nipples, do not use excessive force. Heater core may become damaged and leak engine coolant into the heater unit.

1. Carefully rotate the hoses back and forth while pushing the hoses onto the connector nipples.
2. Install the hose clamps and tighten.
3. Refill the cooling system.