FAQ for Heater Hose Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the heater outlet hose fitting?
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The recommended torque is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: Which special tool is required during the Heater Outlet Pipe replacement?
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You need to prepare the J 38185-Hose Clamp Pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Heater Outlet Hose?
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You need to apply coolant to the end of the heater inlet hose and install the heater inlet hose to the inlet hose fitting at the engine block. Then you need to position the inlet heater hose clamp at the engine block and install the heater inlet hose to the heater core inlet. After that, you need to press the quick-connect onto the heater core inlet. Finally, you need to fill the engine cooling system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What tools are required during the Heater Inlet Hose replacement?
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You need to prepare the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers and the J 43181 Heater Line Quick Connect Release Tool.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Heater Outlet Pipe?
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You need to drain the cooling system and reposition the heater hose inlet clamp from the heater pipe outlet. Then you need to remove the heater hose inlet from the heater pipe outlet and loosen the heater pipe outlet. Finally, you can remove the heater pipe outlet.
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01/11/2022 Q: Which tool is required during the Heater Inlet Pipe replacement?
A:
You need to prepare the J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is recommended torque for the heater inlet pipe bracket bolts?
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The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Heater Outlet Pipe?
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You need to apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent to the heater outlet hose fitting threads, and install the heater outlet hose fitting. Then you need to install the heater hose inlet to the heater pipe outlet and reposition the heater hose inlet clamp to the heater pipe outlet. Finally, you need to 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 and release the inlet heater hose quick-connect from the heater core inlet. Then you need to position the inlet heater hose clamp at the engine block and remove the heater inlet hose from the inlet hose fitting at the engine block. Finally, you need to remove the heater inlet hose.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Heater Inlet Rear Hose?
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You need to drain the heater inlet rear hose, reposition the heater inlet rear hose clamp and install the heater inlet rear hose to the heater inlet pipe. Then you need to connect the heater inlet rear hose quick-connect fitting at the heater core and fill the cooling system.
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