Colorado 4WD V8-5.3L (2010)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (Engine to Heater Outlet Hose)
Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (Engine to Heater Outlet Hose)
Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Service and Repair/Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (See: Engine,
Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair/Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill)).
2. Using the J 38185, reposition the heater hose outlet clamp from the heater pipe inlet.
3. Remove the heater hose outlet from the heater pipe inlet.
4. Remove the exhaust heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LLV) () Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement
(LLR) ().
5. Remove the heater inlet pipe bolt.
6. Remove the heater inlet pipe.
Installation Procedure