Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp
Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical -
3.8L.
- Disconnect the heater
inlet hose from the pipe adapter.
- Use J 38185
in order to position aside the heater hose clamp.
- Remove the pipe adapter
mounting bolt.
- Remove the pipe adapter.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the O-ring.
- Install the pipe adapter.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the pipe
adapter mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Connect the heater inlet
hose to the pipe adapter.
- UseJ 38185
in order to secure the heater core hose clamp.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical -
3.8L.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
in Engine Cooling.