NOTE: For the 1.8L FP engine, reuse the upper and lower radiator hose clamps (engine side). They are not affected by this concern and have not been modified.
All 1999 Proteges with VINs lower than JM1 BJ22 0 134481.
Engine coolant leaks may occur at the upper and lower radiator hose mounting points due to insufficient clamp tension. Modified clamps are available to resolve this concern.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Drain engine coolant into clean container for reuse.
3. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses. Install new hoses with the modified clamps.
NOTE: For the 1.8L FP engine, reuse the upper and lower radiator hose clamps (engine side). They are not affected by this concern and have not been modified.
4. Verify the repair by pressurizing the cooling system.
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Part Number |
Description |
Qty. |
Notes |
|
B3C7 15 182A |
Water Hose Clamp |
2 (1.8L engine) OR 4 (1.6L engine) |
This part number is different and not applicable to the upper and lower hose clamps (engine side only) used on the 1.8L engine. |
|
ZL01 15 186A |
Radiator Hose |
1 |
Upper Hose - ZM Engine |
|
FP47 15 186B |
Radiator Hose |
1 |
Upper Hose - FP Engine |
|
ZL01 15 185A |
Radiator Hose |
1 |
Lower Hose - ZM Engine |
|
FP47 15 185B |
Radiator Hose |
1 |
Lower Hose - FP Engine |
This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.
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Warranty Type |
A |
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Symptom Code |
77 |
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Damage Code |
9E |
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Part Number Main Cause |
B3C7 15 182A |
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Quantity |
2 for 1.8L FP Engine 4 for 1.6L ZM Engine |
|
Operation Number / Labor Hours |
E0301XRX / 0.6 (upper hose) E0302XRX / 0.8 (lower hose) |