Heater hose replacement

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 176,000 MILES
How did you get the bolt out from the heater hose bracket? Not a lot space there.
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 AT 6:15 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Good call, you need to remove the torx bit from the socket bit and use a small wrench on the bit, bad design for sure, here is the video in question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFlpHj67peQ

it is your choice if you want to reinstall the bolt, I am not sure if it relay needs to or not.
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Sunday, November 9th, 2025 AT 11:25 AM

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