Heater Hose Coupling: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Depressurize engine cooling system. Push heater hose toward tube to fully expose locking tabs. Push Heater Hose Inlet Tube Remover (ST1648-A) over coupling retainer windows to compress retainer locking tabs. When compressing white coupling retainer, Heater Hose Inlet Tube Remover (ST1648-A) must be perpendicular to and on highest point of coupling. See Fig 1. A slight twisting motion while pulling on heater hose may be necessary to assist in removal.
- Pull heater hose away from heater core tube. See Fig 2. Plug heater hose. Remove white coupling retainer from tube. Spread retainer tabs apart and slide retainer off tube. See Fig 3. Discard retainer.