Heater hose replacement

1997 CHEVROLET CAMARO
176,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOYGUN
How did you get the bolt out from the heater hose bracket? not a lot space there..
Nov 8, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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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.
Nov 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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