PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
REMOVAL
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
Heated Hose Assembly - LHD 2.0L Shown, RHD Typical
2. Remove the heater hose retainer and separate the heater inlet and return hoses.
3. Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide the clamps off of each end of the hose being removed.
CAUTION: DO NOT apply excessive pressure on heater tubes or connections when removing heater hoses. Excessive pressure may damage or
deform the tubes/heater core, causing an engine coolant leak.
4. Disconnect each hose end by carefully twisting the hose back and forth on the tube, while gently pulling it away from the end of the tube.
5. If necessary, carefully cut the hose end and peel the hose off of the tube.
NOTE: Replacement of the heater inlet hose will be required if the hose ends are cut for removal.
6. Remove the heater inlet hose from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the heater inlet hose into the engine compartment.
2. Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide each clamp away from the end of the hose being installed.
3. Install each hose end by carefully twisting the hose back and forth while gently pushing it onto the tube.
4. Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide the clamps onto each end of the hose being installed.
5. Install the heater hose retainer.
6. Refill the engine cooling system.
