Heater Hose Coupling: Connect

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Clean the tubes and lubricate with plain water.
Install a new coupling retainer into the heater hose coupling housing.

Fig 1: Installing Coupling Retainer Into Heater Hose Coupling Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Push the heater hose coupling onto the tube.

Fig 2: Pushing Heater Hose Coupling Onto Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Make sure the heater hose coupling is fully engaged by lightly pulling on the heater hose.