Removal Procedure
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) .
- Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct replacement Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.
- Pull the hose connection apart.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right assist step if necessary. Refer to Assist Step Replacement (w/WS2, BVX) or Assist Step Replacement (Tubular BVE) .
- Remove the front wheelhouse liner if necessary. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
- Remove the auxiliary heater tubes connector nuts (2) from the intermediate connection point.
- Remove the auxiliary heater tubes clip push pins (1) from vehicle frame locations.
- Remove the auxiliary heater tubes (2) from vehicle.
- Remove auxiliary heater tubes clip retaining push pin/bolt (1) if necessary.
- Use a flat blade release tool to open retaining clips (2).
- Remove auxiliary heater tubes (3) from retaining clips.