Where are the clamps on a heater hose?
A heater hose that is connected with spring clamps is fairly easy to remove. The space inside the engine area is very cramped. This makes removing the clamp harder to do. On the end of the heater hose where the clamp is placed look for two tabs from either side.
Do you need to remove the glove box when replacing a heater core?
Use caution when installing the heater core, these units are made of thin metal and plastic and are easily broken. Use a digital camera/phone to take pictures during the dis-assembly process, this will aid in reassembly if things get complicated. The glove box will need to be removed in most cases to allow access.
How do you remove a heater core from a car?
Step 4 – Using the hose clamp removal tool, loosen and remove the heater hoses from the heater core inlet and outlet fittings. Step 5 – After the heater hoses have been removed, locate and remove upper dash mounting screws.
Where is the heater core located in a car?
The heater core is similar to the radiator located in the vehicle’s cooling system. The blower motor forces air through the core and into the air duct system allowing temperature controls which enable defrost floor and front vent modes.
Where are the heater core fittings in a GC?
It connects to the heater tubes coming from the heater core and goes through the firewall. It includes the hoses and quick connect fittings that you’ll see in the engine bay too. I’d post the part number for others but there are three possibilities for 2011 GC.
How many clamps are in a cable management box?
Cable Management Box 3 Pack with 16 Cable Clips&Sleeve Set-Large&Medium&Small Wooden Style Cable Organizer Box to Hide Wires&Power Strips | Cord Organizer Box | Cable Organizer for Home&Office [Black] . . . . .
Do you need to replace heater core fittings?
To answer your question directly, no, you do not need to disturb the dash to replace anything that you can see from the engine side. If it’s just leaking from a hairline crack in the black plastic elbow you can swap that out. It’s tight and awkward but definitely doable.
What are the fittings for a jeep heater?
I highly recommend them. The part I need is called the hose and tube assembly. It connects to the heater tubes coming from the heater core and goes through the firewall. It includes the hoses and quick connect fittings that you’ll see in the engine bay too.