Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Rear Heater Hoses
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.
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. 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, causing an engine coolant leak.
Underbody Heater Hose Connections - Front
4. Disconnect the front underbody heater inlet and return hose by carefully twisting the hoses back and forth on the underbody tubes, while gently
pulling them away from the end of the tubes.
5. If necessary, carefully cut the hose ends and peel the hoses off of the tubes.
NOTE: Replacement of the heater hoses will be required if the hose ends are cut for removal.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the front underbody heater inlet and return hoses by carefully twisting the hoses back and forth on the underbody tubes, while gently
pushing them onto the end of the tubes.
CAUTION: DO NOT apply excessive pressure on heater tubes or connections when removing heater hoses. Excessive pressure may damage or
deform the tubes, causing an engine coolant leak.
2. Using spring tension clamp pliers, compress and slide the clamps that secure each end of the heater hose over the tubes. Release the clamp when it
is over the tube.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Refill the engine cooling system.