Heater Inlet Hose: Installation

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If separated, reconnect the heater inlet hose to the heater hose assembly.
Position the heater inlet hose and heater hose assembly into the engine compartment.
Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide each clamp away from the end of the hose being installed.

Fig 1: Identifying Heater Hoses - 3.7L , 4.7L
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Install each hose by carefully twisting the hose back and forth while gently pushing it onto the tube end.
Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide the clamps onto each end of the hose being installed.
Install the retainers that secure the heater hose assembly retaining brackets to the top of the engine.
Install the air intake housing to the top of the engine.
Refill the engine cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM ).