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Pressure Test (Bench)

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NOTE: Due to space limitations, a bench test may be necessary for pressure testing.
  1. Remove heater core from vehicle. See HEATER CORE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Drain all of coolant from heater core.
  3. Install a short piece of heater water hose, about 4" (101 mm) long, on each heater core tube. See Figure.
  4. Install Plug (BT-7422-B) on one hose end and Adapter (BT-7422-A) on other hose end. See Figure. Secure hoses, plug, and adapter to hoses with hose clamps. Attach pump and gauge assembly from a radiator/heater core pressure tester to adapter fitting on heater hose. Close tester bleed valve and apply 35 psi (2.5 kg/cm2 ) air pressure to heater core.
  5. Submerge heater core in water. If a leak is observed, replace heater core.
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