FAQ for Heater Hose Repair
Q: How to install the Heater Inlet Pipe?
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You should apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the heater outlet hose fitting threads, next install the heater outlet hose fitting, install the heater hose outlet to the heater pipe inlet, reposition the heater hose outlet clamp to the heater pipe inlet, then install the exhaust heat shield, and fill the engine cooling system.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Heater Hose - Outlet?
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You should install the outlet heater hose and the heater outlet hose to the outlet hose fitting, position the outlet heater hose clamp at the outlet hose fitting, then install the heater outlet hose to the heater core, position the outlet heater hose clamp at the heater core, then install the transmission and the generator, finally fill the cooling system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement of the outlet Heater Hose?
A:
The tools required include J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the heater outlet hose fitting?
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The recommended torque is 45 N.m (33 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Heater Inlet Hose?
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You should apply coolant to the end of the heater inlet hose, install the heater inlet hose to the inlet hose fitting at the engine block, position the inlet heater hose clamp at the engine block, install the heater inlet hose to the heater core inlet, then press the quick connect onto the heater core inlet until fully seated, and fill the engine cooling system.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Heater Inlet Hose?
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You need to drain the engine coolant, release the inlet heater hose quick-connect from the heater core inlet, position the inlet heater hose clamp at the engine block, then remove the heater inlet hose from the inlet hose fitting at the engine block, then remove the heater inlet hose.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement of the Inlet Heater Pipe?
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The tools required include J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement of the Heater Inlet Hose?
A:
The tools required include J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers and J43181 Heater Line Quick Connect Release Tool.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Heater Hose - Outlet?
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You need to drain the cooling system, remove the transmission and the generator, disconnect the outlet hose from the heater core outlet tube, then remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core, position the outlet heater hose clamp at the water pump, then remove the heater outlet hose from the outlet hose fitting, finally remove the heater outlet hose.
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