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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 in Engine Cooling.

  2. Object Number: 414214  Size: SH
  3. UseJ 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose inlet and/or outlet clamp.
  4. Disconnect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose from the inlet and/or outlet pipe.

  5. Object Number: 414213  Size: SH
  6. UseJ 38185 in order to position aside the heater core inlet and/or outlet hose clamp.
  7. Disconnect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose from the heater core.
  8. Remove the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the heater inlet hose and/or outlet hose.

  2. Object Number: 414213  Size: SH

    Important: Position heater core hose clamps in the indicated location.

  3. Connect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose to the heater core.
  4. UseJ 38185 in order to secure the heater core hose inlet and/or outlet clamp.

  5. Object Number: 414214  Size: SH
  6. Connect the heater inlet hose and/or the outlet hose to the inlet and/or outlet pipe.
  7. UseJ 38185 in order to secure the heater hose inlet and/or outlet clamp.
  8. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.