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Continental 63256 HVAC Heater Hose
Overview of Continental Molded HVAC Heater Hose 63256
The Continental Molded HVAC Heater Hose 63256 is designed to provide reliable performance for various vehicle HVAC systems. With precise dimensions and compatibility across multiple makes and models, this heater hose ensures proper coolant flow and system efficiency.
- Hose 1 inside diameter: 0.500 inches
- Hose 1 length: 12.560 inches
- End 2 hose inside diameter: 0.500 inches
- Compatible with Chevrolet, Geo, GMC, Lexus, Pontiac, Suzuki, and Toyota vehicles
- Fits models including Celica, Cressida, Esteem, Firefly, Land Cruiser, LX450, LX470, Metro, Sidekick, Sienna, Sunrunner, and Tracker
Details on the Molded Product Line
The Molded line from Continental focuses on precision-engineered HVAC hoses designed to meet exact OEM specifications. This product line emphasizes durability and fitment accuracy, reducing the risk of leaks and ensuring consistent heater core performance. The Molded HVAC Heater Hose 63256 is manufactured to maintain structural integrity under typical operating temperatures and pressures found in automotive heating systems.
Product Specifications and Compatibility
This HVAC heater hose features a consistent 0.500-inch inside diameter on both ends, with a length of 12.560 inches, making it suitable for direct replacement in specified vehicles. The hose is engineered to maintain coolant flow without restriction, supporting efficient heating in the cabin. It is compatible with a range of vehicles including the Toyota Celica and Land Cruiser, Lexus LX450 and LX470, Chevrolet Metro, Pontiac Sunrunner, Geo Firefly, Suzuki Sidekick and Tracker, and Toyota Sienna and Cressida.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replacement of worn or cracked heater hoses causing coolant leaks
- Restoring proper heater core function in Chevrolet Metro and Pontiac Sunrunner models
- Addressing coolant flow issues in Lexus LX450 and LX470 HVAC systems
- Fixing heater hose failures in Toyota Celica and Land Cruiser vehicles
- Preventing overheating and maintaining cabin heating efficiency in Suzuki Sidekick and Geo Firefly
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the engine is cool before removing the old heater hose to avoid burns from hot coolant. Verify hose dimensions and fitment against the vehicle’s OEM specifications. Use appropriate clamps to secure the hose ends and check for leaks after installation. Proper routing is essential to avoid kinks or contact with moving parts.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Continental’s Molded HVAC Heater Hose 63256 is manufactured to meet industry standards for durability and performance. While specific warranty details are not provided, Continental products typically adhere to strict quality control processes to ensure reliability in automotive HVAC applications.
| Brand | Continental |
| Part Number | 63256 |
| Position | Molded, Heater To Pipe, Heater To Pipe-1, Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater, Auxiliary Heater Pipe To Auxiliary Heater Pipe-3, Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5, Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6, Heater To Engine, Heater To Pipe-2, Heater To Pipe-3, Auxiliary Heater To Pipe, Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-3, Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater Pipe-3, Heater To Intake Manifold, and Heater To Thermostat |
| Hose 1 Inside Diameter | 0.500 |
| Hose 1 Length | 12.560 |
| End 2 Hose Inside Diameter | 0.500 |
This part fits 110 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Transmission | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2007 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2006 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2006 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2006 | Toyota | Sienna | 3.3L | V6 | Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater Pipe-3 | Molded | ||
| 2005 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2005 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2005 | Toyota | Sienna | 3.3L | V6 | Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater Pipe-3 | Molded | ||
| 2004 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2004 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2004 | Toyota | Sienna | 3.3L | V6 | Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater Pipe-3 | Molded | ||
| 2003 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2003 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe-1 | Molded | ||
| 2002 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2002 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2002 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe | 5, w/ Aux htr; Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 2002 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe | 6, w/ Aux htr; Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 2001 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe-1 | Molded | ||
| 2001 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2001 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2001 | Suzuki | Esteem | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Thermostat | Molded | ||
| 2001 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe | 5, w/ Aux htr; Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 2001 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe | 6, w/ Aux htr; Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Metro | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 2000 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe-1 | Molded | ||
| 2000 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 2000 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 2000 | Pontiac | Firefly | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 2000 | Suzuki | Esteem | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Thermostat | Molded | ||
| 2000 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 2000 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Metro | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1999 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe-1 | Molded | ||
| 1999 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 1999 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 1999 | Pontiac | Firefly | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1999 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1999 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Metro | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1998 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe-1 | Molded | ||
| 1998 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Molded | ||
| 1998 | Lexus | LX470 | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Molded | ||
| 1998 | Pontiac | Firefly | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1998 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1998 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-5 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1998 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.7L | V8 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-6 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1997 | Geo | Metro | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1997 | Lexus | LX450 | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1997 | Lexus | LX450 | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater Pipe To Auxiliary Heater Pipe-3 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1997 | Pontiac | Firefly | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1997 | Pontiac | Sunrunner | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1997 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1997 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-3 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1996 | Geo | Metro | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1996 | Lexus | LX450 | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater Pipe-2 To Auxiliary Heater | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1996 | Lexus | LX450 | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater Pipe To Auxiliary Heater Pipe-3 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1996 | Pontiac | Firefly | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1996 | Pontiac | Sunrunner | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1996 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1996 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-3 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1995 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1995 | Geo | Tracker | RWD | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | (Exc California); Molded | |
| 1995 | Pontiac | Firefly | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Intake Manifold | Molded | ||
| 1995 | Pontiac | Sunrunner | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1995 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1995 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-3 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1994 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1994 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.3L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1994 | Geo | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1994 | Pontiac | Firefly | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1994 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1994 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-3 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1993 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.3L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1993 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1993 | Geo | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1993 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1993 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.5L | L6 | Auxiliary Heater To Pipe-3 | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1992 | Chevrolet | Metro | Manual | 1.3L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1992 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1992 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.3L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1992 | Geo | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1992 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1992 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.0L | L6 | Heater To Pipe-2 | w/rear htr; Molded | ||
| 1992 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.0L | L6 | Heater To Pipe-3 | w/rear htr; Molded | ||
| 1991 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1991 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1991 | Geo | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1991 | GMC | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1991 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1991 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.0L | L6 | Heater To Pipe-2 | w/rear htr; Molded | ||
| 1991 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.0L | L6 | Heater To Pipe-3 | w/rear htr; Molded | ||
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1990 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1990 | Geo | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1990 | GMC | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1990 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1990 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.0L | L6 | Heater To Pipe-2 | w/rear htr; Molded | ||
| 1990 | Toyota | Land Cruiser | 4.0L | L6 | Heater To Pipe-3 | w/rear htr; Molded | ||
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1989 | Geo | Metro | Manual | 1.0L | L3 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | |
| 1989 | Geo | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1989 | GMC | Tracker | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Pipe | Molded | ||
| 1989 | Suzuki | Sidekick | 1.6L | L4 | Heater To Engine | Molded | ||
| 1982 | Toyota | Cressida | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1981 | Toyota | Cressida | 2.8L | L6 | N/A | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1980 | Toyota | Celica | 2.6L | L6 | N/A | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1979 | Toyota | Celica | 2.6L | L6 | N/A | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1979 | Toyota | Cressida | 2.6L | L6 | N/A | Cut to Fit; Molded | ||
| 1978 | Toyota | Cressida | 2.6L | L6 | N/A | Cut to Fit; Molded |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.