Gates 22974 Radiator Coolant Hose - Lower or Upper

Gates 22974 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 22974 molded coolant hose is an OE-style radiator coolant hose built for specific upper and lower cooling system applications. Made from EPDM and formed to the correct molded shape, it helps restore proper coolant routing on select Chevrolet Impala and INFINITI G35 applications.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are built around OEM-quality specifications and cover upper, lower, bypass, heater, and other coolant hose needs. This line is intended to simplify radiator hose replacement with a direct-fit style solution for common cooling system service work.

Key Features

• Part number: Gates 22974
• Molded radiator coolant hose for targeted vehicle applications
• EPDM construction for cooling system use
• 1.31 in. inside diameter at both ends
• 19.1 in. centerline length
• Molded design with no spring and no quick-connect fittings
• Fits upper and lower coolant routing applications listed below

Detailed Product Description

This Gates 22974 hose is engineered as a molded coolant hose for precise routing in the engine cooling system. The EPDM material is commonly used in radiator hose service because it is suited to coolant exposure and underhood temperatures. With a 1.31-inch inside diameter at each end and a 19.1-inch centerline length, this hose is shaped for the specified applications rather than cut from universal bulk hose.

Vehicle-specific fitment includes Fits 2006-2011 Chevrolet Impala, upper, W/Police Pkg.; Cut to fit; Molded Coolant Hose and Fits 2003 INFINITI G35, lower, Molded Coolant Hose. If you are searching for a 2006-2011 Chevrolet Impala upper radiator hose or a 2003 INFINITI G35 lower coolant hose, Gates 22974 is the listed replacement part number.

This part cross-references Continental 62925 for the same application.

Common Cooling System Problems It May Address

• Cracked or split radiator hose sections
• Coolant leaks at the hose body or connection points
• Collapsed or misshaped hose routing in the cooling circuit
• Loss of proper coolant flow due to aged hose material
• Service replacement for a worn upper or lower coolant hose

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and hose position before installation. This Gates 22974 hose is listed for specific upper and lower applications, including a cut-to-fit note on the Chevrolet Impala listing, so compare the original hose routing and length before final trimming or installation. Inspect clamps, mating tubes, and nearby cooling components for wear or corrosion during service.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures molded coolant hoses to OEM-quality specifications for replacement cooling system service. The molded construction and application-specific dimensions support accurate hose routing on the listed vehicles.