FAQ for Heater Hose Repair
Q: How to install Heater Inlet Hose (LY7-Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum)?
A:
The procedure is to install the inlet heater hose to the engine cooling thermostat assembly, using J 38185 slide the clamp back into the original position on the hose, install the inlet heater hose to the heater core, using J 38185 slide the clamp back into the original position on the hose, install the cowl panel, install the cowl panel retaining bolts, install the battery tray, fill the cooling system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What tools are required in the replacement procedure for Heater Outlet Hose (LY7-Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum)?
A:
J38185 Hose Clamp Pliers are required in the replacement procedure for Heater Pipes.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the cowl panel retaining bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 6 N.m (13 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the heater pipe assembly retaining nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove Heater Inlet Hose (LY7-Gas, 6 CYL, 3.6L, SFI, V6, Alum)?
A:
The procedure is to drain the cooling system, remove the battery tray, remove the cowl panel retaining bolts, remove the cowl panel, using J 38185 slide the clamp away from the base of the heater inlet hose, remove the inlet heater hose from the heater core, using J 38185 slide the clamp away from the base of the heater inlet hose, remove the clamp and hose from the engine cooling thermostat assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022