Maintain an optimal interior climate and secure your vehicle's engine thermal regulation with this premium HVAC Heater Water Inlet Hose Assembly. Tailored precisely to strict OEM standard sizes, this heavy-duty coolant fluid pipe offers perfect structural durability, matching original factory configurations for long-term operational reliability.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Number: 97311-2M000 / 973112M000
Brand Compatibility: Hyundai / Kia / Toyota Application Blueprint Match
Material Quality: Premium reinforced EPDM compound with high-density thermal fibers
Dimensions: Precise OEM standard dimensioning for seamless integration
Core Emphasis: High thermal endurance, precise fitment preventing cabin heating leaks, and maximum fluid pressure tolerance under demanding under-hood driving temperatures.
2. Product Parameters
Review the technical dimensions and system attributes below to ensure exact replacement synchronization with your vehicle's cooling grid:
Part Number: 97311-2M000
Item Type: HVAC Engine Heater Core Water Inlet Hose
Material Base: High-Tensile Vulcanized Reinforced Elastomer
Color: Deep Matte Black
Placement on Vehicle: Engine Bay Rear Area (Engine Output Connection to Cabin Firewall Inlet)
Fitment Type: Direct Fit Component / Direct Replacement Spec
3. Product Features
Exact Dimensional Fit: Formed perfectly based on original factory molding specs to directly swap part number 97311-2M000 without requiring specialized modification, slicing, or line adjustments.
Excellent Thermal Stability: Manufactured using advanced heat-resistant rubber engineered to withstand freezing conditions as well as scorching coolant spikes without bursting or degrading.
Structural Integrity Reinforcement: Features internal mesh braiding layers that successfully prevent line expansion and vacuum collapsing caused by rapid climate control adjustments.
Leak-Proof Performance: Seals tightly around connection ports to effectively halt coolant leaks, restoring full hot water flow to the cabin heater core for powerful cabin warming performance.
4. Vehicle Fitment & Compatibility
This water inlet heater line is specialized for select sporty coupes and modern passenger cars utilizing high-performance V6 and Turbocharged powertrain configurations. Please check your vehicle build year, chassis configuration, and VIN details prior to final installation.
Q1: What are the main signs indicating my HVAC heater water inlet hose needs immediate replacement? A: Common operational warnings include a total loss of cabin heat output when the heater is turned on, small puddles of coolant pooling underneath the rear section of the engine bay, an explicit sweet antifreeze odor inside the passenger cabin, or visible surface softening and bulges along the rubber wall of the line.
Q2: Does this 97311-2M000 hose assembly package come supplied with brand new retention clamps? A: This specific listing consists of the contoured rubber heater inlet hose assembly itself. It is constructed to accept your vehicle's factory constant-tension spring clips or standard aftermarket screw clamps. If your existing metal hardware is rusted, corroded, or losing tension, replacing them alongside the hose is highly recommended.
Q3: Can I fit this hose onto a 4-cylinder naturally aspirated economy engine format? A: No, this exact part code is configured specifically to route perfectly through the dense engine bay compartments of V6 and select high-performance Turbo engines. Different engine types utilize separate hose shapes and lengths to bypass components. Always confirm your original vehicle part number tags to prevent improper installation stress.