Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Quick Connect Retainer
The quick connect retainer is located on the end of the heater outlet pipe on 2.4L applications and on both the inlet and outlet pipes on 3.1L applications.
The quick connect retainer can be removed from the heater pipe and replaced if necessary. WHENEVER THE HEATER HOSE QUICK CONNECT IS
DISCONNECTED, RETAINER REPLACEMENT IS RECOMMENDED.