9-7X L6-4.2L (2008)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LL8)
Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LL8)
Tools Required
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J 43181 Heater Line Quick Connect Release Tool
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GE-47622 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LL8) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and
Repair/Cooling System Draining and Filling)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LH6) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Service and Repair/Cooling System Draining and Filling).
2. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement (LL8) (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Automatic
Transmission/Transaxle/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Transmission Replacement (LL8)).
3. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (With 4.2L Engine) (See: Starting and Charging/Charging System/Alternator/Service and
Repair).
4. Using the J 43181, disconnect the outlet hose from the heater core outlet tube (1).
1. Install the J 43181 to the outlet heater core hose.
2. Close the tool around the outlet heater core hose.
3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.
5. Remove the heater outlet hose (3) from the heater core (1).
6. Position the outlet heater hose clamp (6) at the water pump using GE-47622.
7. Remove the heater outlet hose (7) from the outlet hose fitting.
8. Remove the heater outlet hose.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the outlet heater hose.