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Your cart is empty.Original equipment HVAC heater hose assemblies often fail due to cracks in the plastic T-connector. This Dorman OE FIX replacement features an upgraded aluminum T-connector to prevent similar failures in the future. This part is compatible with the following vehicles. Before purchasing, enter your vehicle trim in the garage tool to confirm fitment. [Nissan Frontier: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020] - [Nissan Pathfinder: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012] - [Nissan Xterra: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015]
AGP
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
Reviews are right. Perfect replacement, maybe the easiest repair, 20-40min easy to access. Old one broke at both locations at the heater core (bought both Dorman parts) both are aluminum and better then orig. Had the truck towed to a shop because I figured they'd charge a mark up and labor, 200$? and it'd be done after work. Quoted me 1380.. towed it home and 68$ for both Dorman parts. 3 hand tools and a bucket to stand on is all you need. If you find it hard, go get a car payment because chances are the rest of your lines are gonna need replacement soon.
Karla Salazar
Reviewed in Mexico on September 2, 2024
Excelente
Andrew Thomas
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2024
Exact fit worked as needed to replace those plastic heater hose lines that like to snap
Dan Gilmore
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
Perfect fit for my truck đ
Kenneth Boone
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
This was an easy install, fit right up just like the original and is metal not plastic. The only thing I would change is the clamps they donât lock open like the originals making it easier to slide on the rubber hoses.
Miglo
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
One major problem is the spring hose clamps make it nearly impossible to get on when going onto the heater core because the ac line is in the way. Design flaw imho.
MacGyver Jr.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024
Bought this to replace the heater core connector on a 2006 Xterra, the OE plastic barb is known to break over time. I installed this as preventative maintenance for my friend, and no sooner did I go to pull the hose clamp holding the original part in place did the 18 year old part shear and crumble in my hands. Very inexpensive preventative maintenance part to ensure more years of reliable service. Install is a little more involved for this part, flex head ratcheting wrench and spring clamp pliers are a must to make this easier to install.
R. soto-navarro
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
Recommended upgrade for Nissan Frontier 2010; OEM one is plastic which cracks after 100k miles; and this one is aluminium; much better stronger design.
Ahmed Albusaeedi
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on January 5, 2024
Very good product and it has alluminum parts that replacing the palstic parts of the OEM
Ramso
Reviewed in Mexico on August 16, 2023
Mi mecĂĄnico me dijo que la manguera es muy buena. Y en el uso va muy bien. Lo recomiendo.
eric D
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2023
Much better than the weak plastic stock Xterra hose. Upgraded before it had a chance to break.Happy so far
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
Installed on 2013 Nissan Xterra. If you're looking at this part you know what the problem is your thinking about fixing. I highly recommend it. Almost installed itself on my Xterra. Did not need to adjust the 2 firewall hangers, as mentioned in some YouTube videos. Perfect alignment, no leaks. You need some true hose clamp/band clamp pliers for this job, spend the money get the proper tools.
Pete Anderson
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021
The OE Nissan heater hose has a plastic tee molded in ( non-replaceable ), that cracks & then leaks when it gets age hardened and brittle. This Dorman piece is great, direct drop-in replacement but all rubber and metal, no junk plastic moldings. You will need to replace the spring clamp at the firewall side, with a stainless steel aircraft worm gear clamp, as the spring clamp they supply has an installation "holder" tab that's supposed to be removed to let the clamp relax into place. However, this doesn't work as the tab hits the AC line that's just above the heater outlet pipes. A minor nit to pick though here, really, as the rest of the assembly is top-notch and should last the life of the truck.I gave the assembly itself a 4 star for installation due to the mentioned tab above, but I give Nissan a 1 star for making the OE assembly such junk, and then making it so so so difficult to field repair. Be prepared to lay on top of the engine cover while attempting to wrestle off the OE spring clamps, they were obviously put in place before the engine went in, as getting them out is a nightmare. I ended up using a water pump pliers, another needle nose pliers and a specialty spring clamp pliers set ( another king Jeffrey of AmazonWorldLand purchase ) to work these little buggers outta place. So be warned, and be prepared.You will need to replace both fittings at once, as getting this one off without removing the other heater extension, is well nigh impossible as well as I could see. And that one contains plastic as well, so do 'em both at the same time.You will also find threading this assembly back through behind the engine will be a huge challenge as there is a large wiring harness back there, that I got hung up on, five or six times. It was an exercise in patience, for certain.
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