Gates 12244 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Inlet

Gates Molded Heater Hose for Tight Engine Bays

The Gates 12244 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for smaller, tighter engine compartments. It is formed to follow the factory routing used on select Kia applications, helping maintain proper heater inlet flow in confined spaces.

Made from EPDM, this molded hose is suitable for coolant, water, and air service, and Gates also approves it for marine applications. The molded shape and small inside diameters support a clean fit where a straight hose would not match the original routing.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Heater Hose, part number 12244
• Factory-molded, OE-style replacement hose
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air applications
• Small I.D. design for compact engine compartments
• End 1 inside diameter: 0.62 in. (16 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 0.7 in. (18 mm)
• Centerline length: 19.73 in. (501 mm)
• Molded configuration for heater inlet routing

Detailed Description

Gates 12244 is a molded HVAC heater hose designed to match factory-style routing in vehicles with limited underhood space. Its EPDM material supports coolant transfer and other approved fluid or air applications, while the molded profile helps it follow the original path at the heater inlet. This part is a direct-fit style solution for 2016-2019 Kia Sorento heater inlet service and 2016 Kia Sedona heater inlet service. This part cross-references BBB Industries 13244 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Cracked or deteriorated heater hose material
• Improper hose routing in a tight engine bay
• Coolant leakage at the heater inlet connection
• Restricted heater circuit flow from a damaged hose
• Replacement needs after hose swelling or hardening

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose shape, end diameters, and centerline length against the original part before installation. Confirm the heater inlet routing on the vehicle and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and nearby hoses for wear or contamination. For fitment, this hose is listed for 2016-2019 Kia Sorento, heater inlet, and 2016 Kia Sedona, heater inlet. Gates 12244 should be installed in the same molded orientation as the original hose to preserve clearance and routing.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OEM-style replacement built to match factory routing requirements. The EPDM construction and molded form reflect the product line’s focus on accurate fitment for modern compact engine compartments.