Gates 22499 Radiator Coolant Hose - Upper

Gates 22499 Molded Coolant Hose

Gates 22499 is a molded radiator coolant hose built to OEM-quality specifications for upper cooling system service. It is formed from EPDM and shaped for a precise routing path on select Kia applications, including the upper hose position on the Kia Spectra and Kia Sephia.

The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is engineered for a broad range of radiator, heater, bypass, and other coolant routing needs. For buyers searching for a molded upper radiator hose for 2000-2004 Kia Spectra or 1998-2001 Kia Sephia, this part number provides a direct replacement option with the correct molded profile.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Molded Coolant Hose
• Part number: 22499
• Material: EPDM
• Molded construction for routed coolant applications
• Upper hose position
• End inside diameters: 1.3 in. (33 mm) and 1.4 in. (36 mm)
• Centerline length: 17.1 in. (434 mm)
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Detailed Description

Gates 22499 is a molded radiator coolant hose for vehicles that require a shaped upper hose with OEM-style dimensions. The EPDM construction is suited for coolant service, while the molded form helps match the factory routing used on the Kia cooling system. This makes it a practical replacement when servicing a leaking, cracked, or heat-aged upper hose on the Kia Spectra or Kia Sephia.

This part cross-references Anchor 9132 for the same application. Gates 22499 is listed for 2000-2004 Kia Spectra, upper, and 1998-2001 Kia Sephia, upper.

What It Helps Solve

• Coolant leaks from a cracked or deteriorated upper radiator hose
• Softening, swelling, or collapse in an aging coolant hose
• Incorrect hose routing after prior cooling system repair
• Loss of coolant from a hose that no longer seals properly at the ends
• Replacement needs for a molded upper hose on Kia Spectra and Kia Sephia models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify end diameters and centerline length against the original hose before installation. Inspect hose clamps, thermostat housing connections, radiator necks, and nearby fittings for corrosion or damage before reassembly. Confirm the hose follows the factory routing path and does not contact moving or hot engine components.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose to OEM-quality specifications for radiator hose replacement service. The Gates Molded Coolant Hose line is offered as a comprehensive replacement range for coolant applications.