Grand Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC (1996)
Heater Hose: Customer Interest
Rear Heater Hose Connections - Coolant Seepage
NO: 24-04-96
GROUP: Heater & A/C
DATE: Mar. 15, 1996
SUBJECT:
Coolant Seepage At Underbody Auxiliary Rear Heater Line Hose Connection(s)
MODELS:
1996 (NS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
1996 (GS) Chrysler Voyager (European 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 of this bulletin.
PARTS REQUIRED:
2
4882938
Hose Assembly, Heater Aux. Rear, with Quick Connect and Clamp
AR
NPN
Hose, 15 mm Heater
2
6502017
Clamp, Constant Tension
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing underbody auxiliary rear heater coolant line hoses.
1.
With the vehicle raised on an appropriate hoist, install clamp-off pliers on the rear hose of the underbody auxiliary rear heater coolant line
opposite the hose to be replaced. Also install clamp-off pliers on the front hose of the underbody auxiliary rear heater coolant line that is being
repaired.
2.
With proper safety glasses on, use a die grinder or other appropriate tool to cut off the metal crimp on the end of the hose where it connects to the
auxiliary rear heater tube. Be careful not to damage the tube under the metal crimp.
3.
Position a clean drain pan under the hose and pull the end of the hose from the tube. Let the coolant drain into the pan for reuse.
