{"product_id":"gates-19968-hvac-heater-hose","title":"Gates 19968 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater Outlet To Tee or Tee To Engine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGates 19968 Molded Heater Hose for Toyota RAV4\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates 19968 is a molded HVAC heater hose built for tight engine bays where a straight hose will not follow the factory routing. This OE-style EPDM hose is shaped to match the original coolant path and is also suitable for water, air, and marine applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-molded design for OEM-style routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPDM construction for coolant system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd I.D. 0.63 in. \/ 16 mm at both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterline length: 19.06 in. \/ 484 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits heater hose routing on Toyota RAV4 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGates 19968 replacement hose for HVAC heater circuit service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis molded heater hose is part of the Gates Molded Heater Hose line, a product line focused on factory-shaped coolant hoses for modern vehicles with compact engine compartments. Gates 19968 follows the original-style bend profile to help maintain proper hose routing on the heater circuit. It is listed for 2014-2018 Toyota RAV4, Heater Outlet To Tee, and 2013 Toyota RAV4, Tee To Engine. This part cross-references Unity Automotive 11968 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Can Help Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked or aged heater hose material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorrect hose routing after replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoolant leaks at a molded hose section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestricted fitment in tight engine compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService replacement for a damaged Toyota RAV4 heater hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the hose path, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by position: 2014-2018 Toyota RAV4, Heater Outlet To Tee, and 2013 Toyota RAV4, Tee To Engine. Inspect adjoining tees, clamps, and mating surfaces for wear before reassembly. Gates 19968 is molded to follow the factory route, so correct orientation matters during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates manufactures this hose as an OEM-style molded replacement using EPDM material for coolant-system service. The design is intended to match factory routing requirements on Toyota RAV4 heater hose applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307176353973,"sku":"BBSC-19968","price":56.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ZO_19968_Top.jpg?v=1775145865","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/gates-19968-hvac-heater-hose","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}