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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 1218477  Size: SH
  3. Disengage tension on the heater inlet hose clamp at the heater pipe assembly.
  4. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the heater pipe assembly.

  5. Object Number: 1495655  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the underhood junction box retainer clip.
  7. Disengage tension on the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  8. Disconnect the heater inlet hose from the water pump.
  9. Remove the heater inlet hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1495655  Size: SH

    Important: Lubricate the inside diameters of the hose with clean coolant prior to installation.

  1. Install the heater inlet hose on to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the heater inlet hose to the water pump.
  3. Engage tension on the heater inlet hose clamp at the water pump.
  4. Connect the heater inlet hose to the underhood junction box retainer clip.
  5. Connect the heater inlet hose to the heater pipe assembly.

  6. Object Number: 1218477  Size: SH
  7. Engage tension on the heater inlet hose clamp at the heater pipe assembly.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .