Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Remove the air intake tube.
- Using the J 43181
disconnect the heater hose from the heater core inlet.
- 3.1. Install the J 43181 to the heater core pipe.
- 3.2. Close the tool around the heater core pipe.
- 3.3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
- 3.4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.
- Reposition the inlet heater hose clamp from the engine.
- Remove the inlet heater hose from the engine.
- Remove the inlet heater hose mounting bolt.
- Remove the inlet heater hose from the engine.
- Remove the inlet heater hose.