Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1951

PT
HEATER INLET HOSE (Continued)
Fig. 58 Heater Hose Assembly- LHD 1.6L
1 - Heater Hoses
2 - Heater Hose Clamps
3 - Bleeder Assembly
4 - Heater Hose Clamps
5 - Heater Core Connections
6 - Engine Heater Pipes
NOTE: Review Cooling System Precautions before
proceeding with this operation.
(1) Using spring tension clamp pliers, install the
hose ends into position.
(2) Refill the cooling system(Refer to 7 - COOLING
- STANDARD PROCEDURE)
HEATER RETURN HOSE
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When removing hoses from the heater
core inlet nipples DO NOT exert excessive pres-
sure. The heater core may become damaged and
leak engine coolant.
NOTE: Review Cooling System Precautions before
proceeding with this operation.
(1) Drain engine cooling system(Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE),
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE - STANDARD PRO-
HEATING & AIR COND. - LHD
CEDURE) or (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Using spring tension clamp pliers (or equal-
ivent), remove the clamps at the end of the heater
hoses to be removed (Fig. 59), (Fig. 60).
Fig. 59 Heater Hose Assembly- LHD 2.0L (Typical
1 - Heater Hoses
2 - Heater Hose Clamps
3 - Heater Hose Retainer
4 - Heater Hose Clamps
5 - Heater Core Connections
6 - Engine Heater Pipes
(3) Carefully rotate the hose back and forth while
pulling away from the connector nipple.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing hoses to heater core
inlet or outlet nipples DO NOT exert excessive pres-
sure. The heater core may become damaged and
leak engine coolant.
(1) Carefully rotate the hose back and forth while
pushing the hose onto the connector nipple.
(2) Using spring tension pliers, install the clamps
at the end of the heater hose being installed.
(3) Refill the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
24 - 45
2.4L)