Heater Hose Coupling: Connect

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Clean the tubes and lubricate with plain water.
Install a new coupling retainer, spacer, and lubricated O-ring seals into the quick disconnect coupling housing.

Fig 1: Identifyiing Coupling Retainer, Spacer, O-Ring Seals, And Quick Disconnect Coupling Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Push the heater water hose with a quick disconnect coupling onto the tube.

Fig 2: Pushing Heater Hose Coupling Onto Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Make sure the coupling is fully engaged by lightly pulling on the heater water hose.