- The connectors of the heating radiator hoses are made as quick-release connections (Fig. 1.95).
Fig. 1.95. Fittings of the interior heater radiator hoses: 1 - pin fitting of heating radiator hose; 2 - female connector body; 3 - deformable axial locking ring; 4 - spring ring connection indicator; 5 - sealing rings
- To disconnect the fittings, press on the ring clamps (3. Fig. 1.96) and simultaneously pull the hoses to the sides to disconnect.
Fig. 1.96. Pressing the deformable axial locking ring (3) when disconnecting the quick-release coupling
- If disconnection is difficult, lightly lubricate the fittings before disconnecting.
- To connect, press the ring brackets (3, Fig. 1.95) and at the same time press the part (1), which, by pressing the part (4), removes the indicators (1, Fig. 1.97), confirming the connection.
Fig. 1.97. Location of quick-release connection confirmation indicators (1)
- If the connection is "playing" or the indicators (1) have not been removed, despite the impression of a rigid connection, lightly lubricate one of the fittings and repeat the connection as described above
- Do not apply too much force to the fittings, otherwise you may damage the anti-corrosion coating of the radiator hose tips or twist the radiator hoses, which is undesirable (both when disconnecting and when connecting).
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