Continental 63260 HVAC Heater Hose

Overview

Continental Molded HVAC Heater Hose 63260 is a molded coolant hose for heater circuit and related coolant routing applications. It is built to transfer glycol-based coolant through the heater core, bypass lines, radiator routing, and other engine cooling components.

This hose is a fitment-based replacement for a wide range of applications, including Honda Civic, Ford Ranger, and Chevrolet Camaro. Part number 63260 is formed to match molded routing requirements and uses SAE 20R3EC Class D1 and D2 construction.

Key Features

• Molded hose design for application-specific routing
• SAE 20R3EC Class D1 and Class D2 specification
• Resistant to electrochemical degradation (ECR)
• 0.620 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 13.630 in. hose length

Detailed Description

Continental 63260 is an HVAC heater hose engineered for coolant transfer in heater and bypass circuits. The molded shape supports routing where a straight hose will not match the original path, and the hose construction is specified to resist electrochemical degradation for added durability in coolant service. This part number 63260 is used across multiple vehicle platforms, including Honda Civic, Ford Ranger, and Chevrolet Camaro, with fitment that varies by year and heater-circuit location.

Continental’s Molded line focuses on formed coolant hoses for direct replacement applications where shape and hose path matter. For buyers searching for a molded heater hose for Honda Civic, Ford Ranger heater hose replacement, or Chevrolet Camaro heater hose routing, this part number 63260 matches the listed applications by year and position.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or cracked heater hose
• Restoring coolant flow to the heater core
• Correcting hose routing where a molded shape is required
• Addressing coolant bypass or heater circuit hose failure
• Replacing a hose affected by electrochemical degradation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the year, make, model, and heater-circuit position before ordering. Fitment for part number 63260 includes multiple positions such as heater inlet, heater outlet, heater to thermostat, and heater to pipe applications, so the exact routing must match the vehicle listing. Compare the hose length and inside diameter to the original part before installation.

Quality Assurance

Continental specifies this hose to SAE 20R3EC Class D1 and D2 standards and identifies resistance to electrochemical degradation as a key construction feature. Cross-reference part numbers for the same application include Gates 18737 and BBB Industries 19140.