Grand Caravan AWD V6-229 3.8L VIN L MFI (1997)
Heater Hose: Customer Interest
Auxiliary Rear Heater Line - Coolant Seepage
NO: 24-02-97
GROUP: Heater & A/C
EFFECTIVE DATE: Mar. 21, 1997
SUBJECT:
Coolant Seepage At Underbody
Auxiliary Rear Heater Line
Hose Connection(s)
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 24-04-96 REV. A, DATED DEC. 20, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO.
81-699-97010). REVISION INCLUDES ADDITION OF PART NUMBER FOR 15 mm HOSE AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY.
MODELS:
1996 - 1997 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 - 1997 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (International Market)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR AUXILIARY HEATER.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Coolant seepage at rubber hose crimp connection(s) and/or the quick-connect fitting(s) of the underbody auxiliary rear heater coolant line hoses.
DIAGNOSIS:
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist and inspect the crimp and quick-connect fittings of the underbody auxiliary rear heater coolant line hoses. If
coolant is evident, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
2
04882938AB
Hose Assembly, Heater Aux. Rear, with Quick Connect
**2
04897046AA
Hose & Clamp Assembly, 15 mm Heater**
NOTE:
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CLAMPS FOR THIS APPLICATION. IF SCREW TYPE CLAMPS ARE USED THE LEAK WILL REOCCUR
OVER TIME BECAUSE OF SHRINKAGE OF THE HOSE MATERIAL AND RESULTANT LOSS OF TENSION APPLIED BY THE CLAMP
TO THE HOSE.
REPAIR PROCEDURE: