Gates 18502 HVAC Heater Hose - Air Control Valve To Pipe-2

Gates 18502 Molded Heater Hose for Honda Accord

The Gates 18502 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine compartments where a formed routing path matters. It is made from EPDM and is shaped to match the factory layout for select Honda Accord applications.

Key Features

• Factory-molded design for a precise hose route
• EPDM construction for coolant, water, and air service
• Small inside diameter ends: 7 mm (.29 in) at both connections
• Centerline length: 391 mm (15.4 in)
• Approved for marine applications
• Gates Molded Heater Hose line for OE-style replacement fitment

Product Details

Gates Molded Heater Hose 18502 is built for vehicles that need a formed hose to clear compact engine bay packaging. The molded shape helps maintain the original routing between the air control valve and pipe on select 1998-2002 Honda Accord models. This hose is also suitable for coolant, water, and air transfer service, and the EPDM material is commonly used in heating and cooling system applications.

This part cross-references CSF 10502 for the same application.

Used For

• Replacing a cracked or leaking heater hose on a 1998-2002 Honda Accord
• Restoring proper coolant flow in the air control valve to pipe-2 routing
• Addressing hose collapse, hardening, or heat-related deterioration
• Correcting fitment issues caused by a straight hose in a molded application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hose routing, end diameter, and centerline length before installation. This molded hose is listed for the air control valve to pipe-2 position on 1998-2002 Honda Accord models, so match the original path and connection points during replacement. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and sealing surfaces for wear before installing the new hose.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded heater hose as an OE-style replacement part for factory-type fitment and routing. The Gates 18502 is built to match the smaller, tighter engine compartment requirements found in select Honda Accord applications.