Gates HVAC Heater Hose P/N:12562
Keep coolant flowing between the pipe and heater core with the Gates Molded Heater Hose 19481, a factory-molded, OEM-style small I.D. hose shaped to fit today's smaller, tighter engine compartments. It installs in the PIPE-2 to heater position and drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 2005-2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2005-2008 Buick Allure — see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level fitment.
Gates recommends replacing the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed. Caution: do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications.
Interchange: 16437M · F10850 · 15835969 · 11481
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What vehicles does the Gates 19481 heater hose fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 2005-2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2005-2008 Buick Allure. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level fitment before ordering.
Where does this hose install?
It fits the PIPE-2 to heater position, carrying coolant between the pipe and the heater core. It's a factory-molded, OEM-style small I.D. hose.
What is the hose made from?
It has an EPDM tube, synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, and an EPDM cover, and meets SAE 20R3 Type EC Class D-1 and D-2 specifications.
What temperature range does it handle?
The hose is rated from -40°F to 275°F (-40°C to 135°C). It is also engineered to resist electrochemical degradation, a leading cause of hose failure.
Should I reuse the old hose clamps?
Gates recommends replacing the hose clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed. Also note: do not use this hose for fuel or oil transfer applications.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.