Heater hose elbow

Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros. Com. I have to be honest, I am not 100% sure I know which one you are referring to. If there is a piece of plastic in any of the ports, it will need removed. I have attached directions for all hoses related to what you are working with. Review them and let me know if you have other questions. Additionally, there are pictures attached which correlate with the procedure. Please keep in mind, some of this will not relate to exactly what you are working on. However, since I am not sure exactly what hose you are working on, I have attached everything.

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2005 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.8L VIN K
Vehicle  Engine, Cooling and Exhaust  Cooling System  Coolant Line/Hose  Service and Repair  Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement
THERMOSTAT BYPASS PIPES REPLACEMENT
Thermostat Bypass Pipes Replacement

Tools Required
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Partially drain the cooling system.
Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
Remove the LH engine mount strut.
Remove the spark plugs wires from the left side spark plugs.

Use the J 38185 to reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water outlet housing.
Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.
Remove the heater outlet hose (2) from the thermostat bypass pipe.
Remove the throttle body inlet (3) and outlet (4) hoses from the thermostat bypass pipe.
Remove the thermostat bypass pipe nut.
Remove the thermostat bypass pipe hose and clamp from the thermostat bypass pipe.
Remove the thermostat bypass pipe bolt.
Remove the thermostat bypass pipe.

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Installation Procedure
Install the thermostat bypass pipe.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the thermostat bypass pipe bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 11 Nm (98 inch lbs.).
Install the thermostat bypass pipe hose and clamp to the thermostat bypass pipe.
Install the thermostat bypass pipe nut.
Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. Lbs.).
Install the heater outlet hose (2) and the clamp to the thermostat bypass pipe.
Install the throttle body inlet (3) and outlet (4) hoses and the clamps to the thermostat bypass pipe.
Install the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
Use the J 38185 to reposition and install the radiator inlet hose clamp to the water outlet housing.
Install the spark plugs wires to the left side spark plugs.
Install the LH engine mount strut.
Install the air cleaner intake duct.
Fill the cooling system.

Let me know if this helps or if you have questions.

Take care,
Joe