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Heater Hose Assembly Replacement Upper

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

  3. Object Number: 2041015  Size: SH

    Note: Mark position of heater hoses (3) and heater hose retaining clamps (1) before removal to make sure of correct alignment during assembly.

  4. Using J 38185 compress the heater hose retaining clamps (1) and slide 50 mm (2 in) along the heater hose (3).
  5. Disconnect the heater hoses (3) from the heater core pipes (2).

  6. Object Number: 2078251  Size: SH

    Note: Using a suitable tool, detach the upper heater hose (1) by releasing the heater hose quick connect fitting retaining clip (2).

  7. Detach the upper heater hose (1) from the heater hose quick connect fitting (2).
  8. Remove the upper heater hose (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2078251  Size: SH

    Note: Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

  1. Connect the upper heater hose (1) to the heater hose quick connect fitting (2).
  2. Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2041015  Size: SH

    Note: If reusing the heater hoses (3), align the heater hoses (3) with the marks made on the heater core pipes (2) during the removal procedure.

  3. Connect the heater hoses (3) to the heater core pipes (2).
  4. Using J 38185 slide the heater hose retaining clamps (1) back into the original position on the heater hoses (3).
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  6. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.

Heater Hose Assembly Replacement Lower

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

  3. Object Number: 1949782  Size: SH

    Note: Mark the position of heater hoses (3) and heater hose retaining clamps (1) before removal to make sure of correct alignment during assembly.

  4. Using J 38185 compress the heater hose retaining clamps (1) and slide along the heater hoses (3).
  5. Disconnect the heater hoses (3) from the water pump housing (2).

  6. Object Number: 2078251  Size: SH

    Note: Using a suitable tool, detach the lower heater hose (3) by releasing the heater hose quick connect fitting retaining clip (2).

  7. Detach the lower heater hose (3) from the heater hose quick connect fitting (2).
  8. Remove the lower heater hose (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2078251  Size: SH

    Note: Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

  1. Connect the lower heater hose (3) to the heater hose quick connect fitting (2).
  2. Caution: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1949782  Size: SH

    Note: If reusing the heater hoses (3), align the heater hoses (3) with the marks made on the water pump housing (2) during the removal procedure.

  3. Connect the heater hoses (3) to the water pump housing (2).
  4. Using J 38185 slide the heater hose retaining clamps (1) back into the original position on the heater hoses (3).
  5. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  6. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement.