Gates 23149 Radiator Coolant Hose - Heater Outlet

Gates 23149 Molded Coolant Hose Overview

The Gates 23149 molded coolant hose is a radiator coolant hose built for specific OE-style applications. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and follows the molded, modular hose format used on select cooling system layouts. This part fits 2003-2006 Kia Sorento, heater outlet, and is shaped to match the routing required for that application.

Gates Molded Coolant Hose products are built around application-specific fitment and integrated modular hose design. For the Kia Sorento cooling system, that means a formed hose assembly that follows the original routing and connection style used by the vehicle.

Key Features

• Part number: 23149
• Radiator coolant hose for the cooling system
• EPDM and plastic construction
• Molded hose design for application-specific routing
• Modular hose with one branch
• Fits 2003-2006 Kia Sorento, heater outlet
• OE-style fitment for select Kia Sorento cooling system applications

Detailed Description

The Gates 23149 is a molded coolant hose engineered for the heater outlet position on 2003-2006 Kia Sorento models. It features a molded shape, a single branch, and modular hose construction to match the original cooling system layout. With 16 mm end inside diameters and a centerline length of 359 mm, this hose is specified for the routing and connection points used in the vehicle’s coolant circuit. If you are replacing a worn Kia Sorento heater outlet hose, Gates 23149 provides the correct form factor for the application.

This part cross-references Anchor 9880 for the same application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Cracked or hardened coolant hose material
• Coolant seepage at the heater outlet connection
• Collapsed or misshaped hose routing
• Loss of proper coolant flow through the heater circuit
• Replacement after age-related EPDM deterioration

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the heater outlet routing on the vehicle before installation and compare the hose shape, branch layout, and end diameters to the original part. Inspect adjoining clamps, connectors, and mating surfaces for wear or corrosion before reassembly. After installation, refill and bleed the cooling system according to the vehicle service procedure and check for leaks at operating temperature.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this part is built to application-specific specifications that follow OE-style component integration for select vehicles.