How to Replace the Heater Hoses on a Chevy Corvette

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Instructions

Turn off your engine and locate the heater hoses. The heater hoses connect to the heater core on the passenger side of the car.
Drain the cooling system of coolant by opening the petcock on the radiator and allow it to flow into a drain pan. Keep coolant in a sealed container until properly disposed. Cats and dogs like the smell and taste of coolant, so keep your pets away from the work area.
Remove old hose clamps with pliers or a screwdriver. Removet the old heater hoses by cutting them with a knife or razor blade and then lift the hoses out of the passenger side engine compartment.
Measure the length and inside diameter of the old heater hoses if you choose to buy a store brand from an auto parts supplier instead of a dealer item to ensure that you purchase the correct replacement hoses.
Clean the clamp fittings with a multipurpose cleaning solution. Then apply gasket sealer to make sure the clamps and new hoses fit securely.
Push the clamps over the new heater hoses. Add fresh coolant to the proper fill level.
Start the engine and check for leaks. If you don't see any leaks, then you've successfully replaced the heater hoses.