Colorado 4WD V8-5.3L (2010)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Heater Inlet Front Hose Replacement
Heater Inlet Front Hose Replacement
Special Tools
J 38185 - Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair/Cooling System Draining and
Filling (Static Fill)) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (See: Service and Repair/Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill)
).
2. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LLV/LLR) (See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and
Repair/Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (LH8) (See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and
Repair/Generator Replacement).
3. Reposition the heater inlet front hose clamp (8) using the J 38185 - pliers and remove the heater inlet front hose from engine.
4. Reposition the heater inlet front hose clamp (6) using the J 38185 - pliers and remove the heater inlet front hose from the heater inlet pipe.
5. Remove the heater inlet front hose (7).
Installation Procedure