Tools Required:

• 10MM Wrench
• Flathead Screwdriver
• Pick Tool

New Hose Part No. CHH0812

Ensure you conduct this DIY on a vehicle with a cold engine.

The heater core coolant hose typically tears off at the connection point to the upper radiator hose. This is the most common way it'll fail. A very temporary band aid can be using a zip-tie to refit it back on.

Remove the two 10MM air box screws using a ratchet.

Unplug the mass airflow sensor by using a flathead screwdriver to lift up on the retention tab and pulling the harness back.

Loosen the band clamp that holds the air intake hose to the air box, with a flathead screwdriver.

Loosen the band clamp that holds the air intake hose to the throttle body, with a flathead screwdriver.

Remove the air intake hose from your engine bay.

With everything loosened, the air box can now be removed from the engine bay.

Remove the cabin air filter cowl screws using an 8MM socket/ratchet.

Remove the ECU and brake master cylinder cowl covers by simply lifting up on the retention clip located on either side and simply remove them from the engine bay.

Remove the first cowl connector by pressing down on the retention clip and pulling the connector off of the sensor.

Remove the second cowl connector by pressing down on the retention clip and pulling the connector off of the sensor.

The cabin air filter cowl can now be removed from the engine bay.

Unlock the retention clip that holds the heater hose to the upper radiator hose.

Remove the heater hose from the upper radiator hose by gently but firmly pulling it back and forth, until it comes off.

Unclip the coolant hose from the chassis of the vehicle.

There are two coolant hoses routed to the heater core. The hose we are replacing is the one to the right (white arrow), not left.

The hose being replaced is not the top hose with the silver clamp (red arrow). The hose we are replacing is directly underneath (white arrow).

Unlock the hose retention clip by using a flathead screwdriver to push the retention clip (white circle) down as much as possible. Do not be scared of losing this clip as the new hose has one pre-installed.

Remove the now loosened retention clip by inserting you hand through to the back of the firewall and pulling the clip off of the hose.

Remove the hose from the heater core by grabbing as close as possible to the connecting point and firmly pull while wiggling back and forth.

After removing the old coolant hose, discard it properly.

To make install of the new hose easier, pull the retention clip to the unlocked position so you can simply slide it into place, in the engine bay.

Ensure you are orienting the new coolant hose's connecting point the same way as the picture above. Orienting the hose connecting point the wrong way can cause damage to the heater core and lengthen the install process.

Connect the new coolant hose to the heater core by firmly pushing it into place and locking the retention clip in place.

After locking the retention clip down, carefully but firmly grab the hose and pull on it to ensure it doesn't come free. If it comes free, re-install properly. If is doesn't, proceed with the tutorial.

Firmly press the new hose into place on the upper radiator hose. Be sure to align the grooves on the hose and nipple properly.

After pressing the new hose into place, lock the retention clip down.

Secure the new hose to the chassis of the vehicle by clipping it into place.

Fill your cooling system with approved BMW coolant until full, then carry out cooling system bleed procedure.

Good job replacing your heater core to upper radiator coolant hose! Be sure to keep an eye out for coolant leaks or any signs of overheating.