Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Heater Pipes Replacement
Heater Pipes Replacement
Tools Required
J 38185 Spring Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (See: Heating and Air
Conditioning/Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and
Filling (Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rear evaporator line assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Rear Tube Replacement (See: Heating and Air
Conditioning/Hose/Line HVAC/Service and Repair/Air Conditioning Evaporator Rear Tube Replacement) .
4. Release and reposition the heater inlet and outlet hose clamps using the J 38185 .
Important: Cap or plug the cooling components to prevent system contamination.
5. Separate the heater hoses from heater pipes.
6. Cap or plug the open heater hoses.
7. Remove the heater pipe assembly to heater core retaining bolt (1).
Notice: Do not apply excessive force on the heater core pipes during hose removal. Applying excessive force on the heater core pipes may
damage the heater core pipes.
8. Disconnect the heater pipe assembly from the heater pipe bracket retainer.
