Gates 12295 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater (Lower)

Gates Molded Heater Hose 12295

Gates 12295 is a molded heater hose built for tight engine bays where a factory-shaped coolant line is needed. It uses EPDM construction and an OEM-style molded profile to support coolant, water, and air routing in select Toyota applications.

Key Features

• EPDM hose material for heater and coolant service
• Factory-molded shape for smaller, tighter-fitting engine compartments
• Small inside diameter: 0.62 in. (16 mm) at both ends
• Centerline length: 20.74 in. (527 mm)
• Approved for marine applications
• Gates molded heater hose line for OE-style replacement fitment

Product Details

The Gates Molded Heater Hose line focuses on replacement hoses that follow the original routing and shape needed in modern engine compartments. Part number 12295 is a molded coolant hose with equal 0.62-inch end diameters and a 20.74-inch centerline length, making it a direct-style solution for heater circuit routing where a straight hose would not match the factory path. This part cross-references Carlson 13295 for the same application. It fits 2012-2017 Toyota Camry, Heater (Lower), and 2013-2018 Toyota Avalon, Heater (Lower).

Common Issues It Can Help Address

• Cracked or hardened heater hose material
• Coolant seepage at a worn molded hose
• Poor hose routing in tight engine compartments
• Incorrect fit from a universal straight hose
• Service replacement for lower heater hose routing on Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length against the removed part before installation. Inspect adjoining heater pipes, clamps, and connection points for wear or corrosion so the new hose seats correctly. Confirm the lower heater hose path matches the vehicle application before filling and bleeding the cooling system.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style hose construction and application-specific molded designs. Part number 12295 is built to match the routing demands of compact engine layouts while supporting coolant, water, and air service, with marine application approval noted by the manufacturer.