Gates 12499 HVAC Heater Hose - Throttle Body To Pipe

Gates 12499 Molded Heater Hose for Nissan Sentra

Gates 12499 is a molded heater hose built for tight engine bays where a straight hose will not route cleanly. This OEM-style EPDM hose is shaped for the throttle body to pipe application on 2013-2018 Nissan Sentra models and is also suitable for coolant, water, and air service.

Key Features

• Factory-molded shape for compact engine compartment routing
• EPDM construction for heater and coolant system service
• Small inside diameter of 8 mm (.3 in.) at both ends
• 9.5 in. centerline length for the specified routing path
• Approved for marine applications
• Gates 12499 molded heater hose for OE-style replacement needs

Product Details

This molded heater hose is part of the Gates Molded Heater Hose line, which focuses on factory-shaped hose routing for modern vehicles with tighter packaging around the engine. Gates 12499 is formed to match the throttle body to pipe layout on the Nissan Sentra, helping maintain proper hose alignment in the cooling circuit. If you are searching for a 2013-2018 Nissan Sentra throttle body to pipe molded heater hose, this part number provides the correct molded profile and small-diameter fitment.

This part cross-references BBB Industries 13499 for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a cracked or hardened heater hose on a Nissan Sentra
• Restoring coolant flow between the throttle body and pipe connection
• Addressing leaks caused by age, heat cycling, or hose deformation
• Replacing a hose that no longer holds its molded routing shape

Installation Notes

Verify the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Match the molded shape to the original routing on 2013-2018 Nissan Sentra throttle body to pipe applications, and inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and pipe surfaces for wear or corrosion before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this hose as an OEM-style molded replacement using EPDM material for coolant-system service. The design is intended to follow the original routing geometry for the listed Nissan Sentra applications and support reliable fitment in compact engine compartments.