Auxiliary Heater Outlet and Inlet Line: Installation

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Install and connect the rear portion of the auxiliary heater inlet line(s).
- Lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Rear Portioning Of Auxiliary Heater Inlet Line(s)
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Snap the rear auxiliary heater inlet line into the line brackets.
Install and connect the front auxiliary heater inlet line(s) through the fender well.

Fig 2: Connecting Front Auxiliary Heater Inlet Line(s)
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Install the auxiliary line brackets and loosely install the nuts.

Fig 3: Installing Auxiliary Line Brackets
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CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the fitting.

Fig 4: Connecting Two Auxiliary Heater Inlet Lines

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Connect the two auxiliary heater inlet lines.

CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the fitting.

Fig 5: Connecting Two Auxiliary Heater Outlet Lines

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Connect the two auxiliary heater outlet lines.

CAUTION: Overtightening of the nut will cause the stud to break away from the floor pan.

Fig 6: Tightening Five Bracket Nuts

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Tighten the five bracket nuts.
Install the RH fender splash shield. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Install the RH rear wheel.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .