Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Rear Heater Hose Replacement
REMOVAL
REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
OPERATION.
1. Partially drain engine cooling system.
Fig. 9 Front Lines Connected To Rear Lines
2. Loosen clamp at the front end of the hose located at the right, outboard side of the underbody rearward of the front crossmember.
3. Carefully rotate hose back and forth while tugging slightly away from connector nipple. If the hose will not come off, slice the hose at the
connector nipple and peel off heater hose. This method will require heater hose replacement.
CAUTION:
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When removing hoses from outlet nipples, do not use excessive force. Outlet nipples may become damaged and leak engine coolant.
Fig.11 Rear Heater Hose Quick Connects
4. Compress insert in rear heater hose quick connection and pull downward on hose.
