Heater Hoses - Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual

24 - 24 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Reinstall all necessary trim.
(4) Fill coolant to level.
(5) Reconnect battery.

HEATER HOSES

HEATER HOSE CLAMPS
HEATER HOSES
The heater hoses attach at the engine compart-
ment cowl onto the heater core inlet/outlet and on
the left side of the engine.
HEATER HOSES (2.0L-2.4L)
The heater hoses are serviced separately of each
other. The hoses are serviced with bulk roll heater
hose of the proper diameter and specification. If it is
necessary to replace a hose, use hose of the exact
diameter and size and shape. The hoses are attached
using spring tension clamps.
REMOVAL
NOTE: Review Safety Precautions and Warnings
before proceeding with this operation.
(1) Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System.
(2) Using spring tension clamp pliers, remove
clamps at each end of hose to be removed (Fig. 55)
and (Fig. 56).
(3) Carefully rotate hose back and forth while tug-
ging slightly away from connector nipple.
CAUTION: When removing hoses from heater core
inlet or outlet nipples, do not use excessive force.
Heater core may become damaged and leak engine
coolant into heater unit.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 55 Heater Hose Connection At Engine
SPRING CLAMP PLIERS TENSION
HEATER HOSE SPRING TEN- SION CLAMPS
HEATER QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS HOSE
Fig. 56 Heater Hose Connection At Heater Core
HEATER HOSES (2.5L)
REMOVAL
The heater hoses for the 2.5L engine are preformed
hoses with quick connect fittings at the engine. These
hoses are not serviceable and must be replaced using
OEM parts. The hoses are attached at the heater
core using spring tension clamps.
NOTE: Review Safety Precautions and Warnings
before proceeding with this operation.
(1) Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Group 7,
Engine Cooling.
(2) Using thin slide-jaw pliers, pinch quick connect
fitting in, of hose to be removed (Fig. 57).
Fig. 57 Heater Hose Connection At Engine
(3) Remove intake manifold plenum. Refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System And Intake Manifold for
service information.
(4) Using spring tension clamp pliers, remove
clamp at heater core end of hose to be removed (Fig.
56).
HEATER HOSES
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