Heater Supply Tube: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE CAP WITH SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
  1. Drain cooling system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING ).
  2. Remove upper and lower intake manifold (Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD ).
  3. Position lower intake manifold upside down on bench and remove the tube retaining bolt (Fig 1 ).
  4. Remove tube from manifold and discard O-ring.
    Fig 1: Removing Heater Supply Tube - 3.5L
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