Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Heater Inlet Hose
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE: The heater inlet hose is constructed from formed steel tubing and rubber hoses. Depending on application, the ends are secured to the heater
core, engine oil cooler or the engine by spring tension clamps.
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
Heater Inlet Tube
2. 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.
3. 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.
NOTE: Replacement of the heater inlet tube will be required if the hose ends are cut for removal.
4. If necessary, carefully cut the hose end and peel the hose off of the tube.
5. Remove the two heater inlet tube retaining bolts and remove the inlet tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the heater inlet tube into the engine compartment and install the two heater inlet tube retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 in.
lbs.).
2. Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide each clamp away from the end of the hose being installed.
CAUTION: DO NOT apply excessive pressure on heater tubes or connections when install the heater inlet hose. Excessive pressure may damage
or deform the heater tubes or connections, causing an engine coolant leak.
3. Install each hose by carefully twisting the hose back and forth while gently pushing it onto the tube end.
4. Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide the clamps onto each end of the hose being installed.
5. Refill the engine cooling system.