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Removal Procedure

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  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
    Fig 1: Removing Heater Hose Inlet
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  2. Remove the retaining strap (1), which retains the heater inlet hose (2) to the evaporator tube - front.
    Fig 2: Removing Retaining Strap Which Retains Heater Inlet Hose To Evaporator Tube - Front
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  3. Using the J 38185  , release and reposition the inlet heater hose clamp away from the heater pipe.
  4. Separate the inlet heater hose from heater pipe.
  5. Using the J 38185  , release and reposition the inlet heater hose clamp away from the engine coolant pump.
  6. Separate the heater inlet hose from coolant pump.
  7. Remove the inlet heater hose from the vehicle.
Fig 3: Separating Inlet Heater Hose From Heater Pipe
G01418683Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.