Gates 12174 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Outlet

Gates 12174 Molded Heater Hose Overview

The Gates 12174 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine bays and small-diameter routing. It is shaped to follow factory hose paths and is suitable for coolant, water, and air service, with marine application approval.

For Nissan Note and Nissan Versa applications, this molded heater hose supports heater outlet routing where a precise factory-style bend is required. The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on formed replacement hoses that match compact underhood layouts.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates
• Part number: 12174
• Factory-molded, OE-style hose shape
• Material: EPDM and plastic
• End inside diameter: 0.75 in. (19 mm) on both ends
• Centerline length: 23.44 in. (595 mm)
• Designed for coolant, water, and air applications
• Approved for marine applications

Detailed Description

Gates 12174 is a molded heater hose made for vehicles that use a compact, formed hose path at the heater outlet. Its EPDM and plastic construction supports fluid transfer in cooling-system service while the molded profile helps match the original routing in tighter engine compartments. This part cross-references Carlson 13174 for the same application.

Compatible With Nissan Note, Nissan Versa, and Nissan Versa Note heater outlet applications, this hose is listed for 2012-2019 model years depending on vehicle and transmission configuration. Use Gates 12174 when replacing a formed heater hose that needs the correct bend, length, and 0.75-inch end sizing for factory-style fitment.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or deteriorated heater hose material
• Coolant leaks at a molded hose section
• Incorrect hose routing in a tight engine compartment
• Replacement needs for a heater outlet hose with formed bends
• Service on Nissan Note, Versa, or Versa Note cooling-system routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify end diameter, centerline length, and molded shape against the removed hose before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s year, model, and transmission notes for Nissan Note, Nissan Versa, and Nissan Versa Note fitment, especially on 2014 applications noted for CVT transmission. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and hose connections for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement for factory routing requirements. The design reflects the brand’s focus on formed hoses for modern engine compartments and multi-application fluid service.