Heater Hose Coupling: Disconnect
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to install a new bushing, spacer or O-rings in the heater hose coupling; damage to the heater hose coupling can result. If the heater hose coupling is the cause of a coolant leak, the affected heater hose must be replaced as an assembly.
- Depressurize the engine cooling system.
- Push the heater hose toward the tube to fully expose the locking tabs.
- Push the Heater Hose Disconnect Tool or Heater Hose Inlet Tube Remover over the coupling retainer windows to compress the retainer locking tabs.
- Pull the heater hose away from the heater core tube.
- Spread the retainer tabs apart and slide the retainer off the tube.
- Discard the retainer.
WARNING:
Before disconnecting any heater water hoses, shut OFF the engine and wait until engine is fully cool. Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury or burns from hot liquid escaping from the engine cooling system.
NOTE:
When compressing the white coupling retainer, the Heater Hose Disconnect Tool or Heater Hose Inlet Tube Remover must be perpendicular to and on the highest point of the coupling.
NOTE:
If the heater hose coupling is accessible, the retainer tabs can be compressed by hand to disconnect the heater hose.
Fig 1: Pushing Heater Hose Inlet Tube Remover Over Coupling Retainer Windows To Compress Retainer Locking Tabs
NOTE:
A slight twisting motion while pulling on the heater water hose may be necessary to assist in the removal.