Gates 19422 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Outlet

Gates 19422 Molded Heater Hose Overview

The Gates 19422 molded heater hose is an OEM-style coolant hose built for tight engine bays and factory routing. It is formed to match the original path in select Subaru and Saab applications, helping maintain proper heater circuit flow in compact HVAC layouts.

Made from EPDM, this Gates Molded Heater Hose is suitable for coolant, water, and air service, and it is also approved for marine applications. The molded shape and small inside diameter support a precise fit where straight hose sections are not practical.

Key Features

• Gates Molded Heater Hose line for OE-style replacement fitment
• Part number 19422 for application matching and catalog lookup
• EPDM construction for heater hose service
• Factory-molded shape for smaller, tighter engine compartments
• Small I.D. design with 16 mm / .63 in ends
• Centerline length: 17.5 in / 445 mm
• Approved for coolant, water, air, and marine applications

Detailed Description

Gates 19422 is a molded HVAC heater hose designed for vehicles that require a formed coolant hose rather than a universal straight hose. Its OEM-style profile helps it follow the original routing in the heater outlet circuit, which is especially important in compact Subaru engine bays. This part number 19422 is listed for 2003-2008 Subaru Forester heater outlet, 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza heater outlet, 2003-2007 Subaru Outback heater outlet with VIN 4th digit G, and 2005 Saab 9-2X heater outlet.

The Gates Molded Heater Hose product line focuses on factory-shaped hoses that match modern packaging constraints. For shoppers searching for a Subaru Forester heater hose, Subaru Impreza heater outlet hose, or Saab 9-2X molded heater hose, this part provides a direct OE-style replacement path.

This part cross-references Davico Mfg 19422 for the same application.

Common Problems This Hose Can Address

• Cracked or aged heater hose material
• Incorrect routing from a straight universal hose
• Restricted heater circuit flow caused by a damaged hose
• Coolant seepage at a worn molded hose section
• Poor fitment in tight engine compartments

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and heater outlet routing before installation. Compare the molded shape, end inside diameter, and centerline length to the original hose to confirm proper alignment. Inspect adjoining clamps, fittings, and nearby coolant components for wear before reassembly.

For best results, install on a cool engine and route the hose exactly as the original part was positioned. This helps preserve clearance in compact Subaru and Saab engine bays and supports proper heater system operation.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-style hose engineering, and this molded heater hose is built to match factory routing requirements for the listed applications. The EPDM construction and molded profile support consistent fitment for the specified Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback, and Saab 9-2X applications.