Instructions needed for replacing heater core hose assembly?

Tiny
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I need to replace the heater core hose on my car listed above. I am looking for the step-by-step instructions for this process. Thanks
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 AT 12:15 PM

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Tiny
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To be clear you need the heater hoses to be replaced not he heater core, correct? There is a big difference FYI.

Here is a repair guide to help you step by step for the heat hoses:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-heater-hoses

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Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 AT 6:42 PM
Tiny
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Correct, I replaced the heater core around a year ago. But recently a leak developed on one of the hoses calling out of the heater core so I'm replacing the heater core hose assembly. On the driver's side the hose runs behind something that looks almost like a leaf blower attachment. It's black plastic, how do I remove that? My very crude drawing shows the location.
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Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 AT 7:19 PM
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So you see the regular hose clamps and the crimp style of hose clamp? These you can't replace. I have seen people use a hack saw and cut them off and use regulator hose clamps, but it can be a little difficult. Other than that, you can use regular heater hose and a hose tee to help build your own if you can find a replacement.
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Friday, March 14th, 2025 AT 8:08 AM
Tiny
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I have the replacement part already. But the old one I'm removing travels behind some hollow black hard plastic thing that looks kind of like the plastic on a leaf blower. I can't get that black plastic piece off. It's on the driver's side right below the windshield wipers.
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Friday, March 14th, 2025 AT 10:22 AM
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Can you upload an image of it?
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Saturday, March 15th, 2025 AT 10:18 AM
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Yeah I'll get a photo and upload it. I believe it has something to do with the windshield wiper motor as it's directly below it.
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Sunday, March 16th, 2025 AT 8:10 PM
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Sometimes these hoses can be difficult to get to and you may need to remove some items to get to them, but we will know more once you upload the image.
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Monday, March 17th, 2025 AT 9:54 AM

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