Gates 22949 Radiator Coolant Hose - Heater To Pipe-2

Gates 22949 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22949 molded coolant hose is a molded radiator coolant hose built for specific vehicle applications with OE-style routing and integrated branch construction. It uses EPDM and plastic materials to match the shape and connection points required in the cooling system.

Compatible with Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Explorer Sport, and Mazda B4000 applications, this molded coolant hose is made for the heater-to-pipe-2 position. Gates 22949 is part of the Gates Molded Coolant Hose line, which focuses on application-specific modular coolant hose assemblies with OE-style integrated components.

Key Features

• Gates molded coolant hose for radiator and heater circuit routing
• Application-specific shape for heater to pipe-2 placement
• EPDM and plastic construction for cooling system use
• Modular hose design with one branch configuration
• Centerline length: 13.3 in. (338 mm)
• End inside diameters: 15 mm / .61 in. at both main ends
• Branch end inside diameter: 6.2 mm / .245 in.
• No spring and no quick-connect fittings

Product Details

Gates 22949 is engineered as a molded coolant hose for vehicles that require a formed hose path rather than a universal straight hose. The molded profile helps match factory routing, while the modular branch design reflects the OE-style layout used in the cooling and heater plumbing on select Ford and Mazda trucks and SUVs. This part number is commonly searched as Gates 22949 coolant hose, molded radiator hose, and heater to pipe hose for Ford Ranger and Mazda B4000 applications.

This part cross-references Atlantic Automotive Engineering 64351 for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a cracked or leaking heater-to-pipe coolant hose
• Restoring proper coolant flow in the heater circuit
• Addressing hose swelling, hardening, or split ends
• Correcting fitment issues caused by an incorrect hose shape
• Repairing cooling system leaks on Ford Ranger and Mazda B4000 models

Installation Notes

Verify the hose routing, branch orientation, and end diameters before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s heater-to-pipe-2 configuration matches the listed fitment for Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Explorer Sport, or Mazda B4000. Inspect adjoining pipes, clamps, and sealing surfaces for wear or corrosion before installing Gates 22949.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this molded coolant hose as an OE-style modular assembly for specific applications, with integrated branch construction and dimensions matched to the listed fitments. Part number 22949 is built for direct replacement use in the specified cooling system positions.