Gates 22073 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper or Upper - Radiator To Tee-1

Gates 22073 Molded Coolant Hose

The Gates 22073 molded coolant hose is built for radiator and heater circuit service where a formed hose is required to match the vehicle’s routing. Made from EPDM and molded to OEM-quality specifications, it supports a precise replacement for upper coolant applications on select Kia, Infiniti, and Mitsubishi models.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered for a broad range of upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant routing needs. For buyers searching for a molded radiator coolant hose for a 2003-2006 Kia Sorento upper hose or a 1997-2001 INFINITI Q45 upper radiator-to-tee hose, part number 22073 provides a direct replacement option.

Key Features

• EPDM construction for coolant system service
• Molded shape for proper routing and fit
• End 1 inside diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
• End 2 inside diameter: 1.33 in. (34 mm)
• Centerline length: 13.8 in. (351 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Designed for upper radiator and heater hose applications

Fitment Details

• Fits 2003-2006 Kia Sorento, Upper; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.
• Fits 1997-2001 INFINITI Q45, Upper - Radiator To Tee-1; radiator and HVAC compatible coolant and heater hose.
• Fits 1995-2000 Mitsubishi Montero, Upper.
• Fits 1996-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Upper.
• Fits 1995-1998 Mitsubishi Galant, Upper.
• Fits 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, Upper; W/O Electronic P.S.

What This Hose Helps Address

• Cracked or hardened upper radiator hose material
• Coolant leaks at formed hose sections
• Poor hose routing from a universal hose substitute
• Heat-related hose swelling or collapse in service
• Replacement needs for radiator and HVAC coolant routing

Installation Notes

Verify hose routing, end diameters, and centerline length before installation. Compare the original hose shape to the molded profile of Gates 22073, and confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and position. For searchers needing a molded coolant hose for a 2003-2006 Kia Sorento or a 1997-2001 INFINITI Q45, this part number 22073 should be matched to the listed upper-position applications only.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for radiator hose replacement service. This part cross-references Continental 62460 for the same application.