Gates 12171 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Outlet or Pipe To Engine

Gates Molded Heater Hose 12171

The Gates 12171 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine compartments where a formed routing path is required. It is made from EPDM and is shaped to match the factory layout for select Chrysler and Dodge applications.

• Factory-molded, OE-style hose for precise routing
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air service
• Approved for marine applications
• Small inside diameter: 0.63 in. / 16 mm at both ends
• Centerline length: 12.84 in. / 326 mm
• Compatible with Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, and Chrysler Sebring applications

Product Details

Gates Molded Heater Hose 12171 is part of the Molded Heater Hose line, which focuses on formed hoses for modern vehicles with compact engine bays. This hose follows an OEM-style molded shape to help maintain proper hose routing in applications where a straight hose will not match the original path. It is listed for 2012-2014 Chrysler 200 pipe-to-engine applications, 2012-2014 Dodge Avenger pipe-to-engine applications, and 2009-2010 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger heater outlet applications with PZEV emissions.

This part cross-references Carlson 13171 for the same application.

Common Replacement Uses

• Replacing a cracked or heat-aged heater hose
• Restoring coolant flow between the heater circuit and engine
• Correcting hose routing in a tight engine compartment
• Addressing leaks at a molded hose section
• Replacing a hose that no longer matches factory shape

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, engine layout, and hose position before installation. This hose is listed for pipe-to-engine and heater outlet locations, so match the original routing and connection points on the vehicle. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and fittings for wear or corrosion before installing the replacement hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement built to the listed dimensions and application requirements. The EPDM material and factory-molded construction support consistent fitment for the specified Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.