Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Inlet Heater Hose, Heater Pipe & Coolant Pump

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Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the heater outlet pipe end, and the coolant surge tank inlet.

Fig 2: Front Evaporator Tube, Heater Inlet Hose & Retaining Strap

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Install a new retaining strap (1) to retain the heater inlet hose (2) to the evaporator tube - front.
Position the retaining strap as shown.

Fig 3: Engine Cooling Coolant

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Install the outlet heater hose to the heater outlet pipe.
Using the J 38185 , install the heater hose clamp.
Align the heater hose clamp as shown.
Install the outlet heater hose to the coolant surge tank.
Using the J 38185 , install the heater hose clamp.
Align the heater hose clamp as shown.
Refill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.