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Heater Inlet Hose 55038163AE for Dodge Challenger Charger Chrysler 300 3.6L
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This heater inlet hose assembly is an aftermarket replacement for compatible 2011-2021 Dodge Challenger 3.6L, 2011-2021 Dodge Charger 3.6L, 2011-2020 Chrysler 300 3.6L applications using 55038163AE. It replaces or cross-references 55038163AE where the application matches.
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Compatible Models
We do our best to list all compatible models. Although this may be the part you need, your exact model may not appear below.
Compatible equipment / model
- 2011-2021 Dodge Challenger 3.6L
- 2011-2021 Dodge Charger 3.6L
- 2011-2020 Chrysler 300 3.6L applications using 55038163AE
Product Overview
A sweet coolant smell, wetness near a hose junction, low reservoir level, or steam after shutdown can lead to a cracked heater inlet hose or connector. Continuing to drive risks overheating the 3.6L engine.
Restores the coolant path to the heater circuit on compatible rear-wheel-drive 3.6L vehicles using 55038163AE. The application details below emphasize the identifiers a buyer, technician, or AI shopping assistant needs to separate a correct match from a look-alike.
Match 55038163AE, engine displacement, hose routing, molded branch positions, connector diameters, clamps, and model-year cooling layout.
Key Features & Performance
- Restores the coolant path to the heater circuit on compatible rear-wheel-drive 3.6L vehicles using 55038163AE.
- Reference numbers are stated for direct cross-checking: 55038163AE
- Diagnostic context helps distinguish a confirmed component failure from a similar symptom elsewhere in the system
- Intended for a confirmed heater inlet hose assembly repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance need, or functional upgrade
- Aftermarket replacement for the compatible applications listed below
Replaces Part Numbers
- 55038163AE
Common Uses
- Replacing the original heater inlet hose assembly after its failure or service need has been confirmed
- Restores the coolant path to the heater circuit on compatible rear-wheel-drive 3.6L vehicles using 55038163AE.
- Addressing the buying situation described in the overview: a sweet coolant smell, wetness near a hose junction, low reservoir level, or steam after shutdown can lead to a cracked heater inlet hose or connector. Continuing to drive risks overheating the 3.6L engine.
- Completing a repair while also checking related components that could reproduce the same symptom
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Heater inlet hose / coolant pipe assembly
- Reference Number: 55038163AE
- Engine: 3.6L V6
- Applications: Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and compatible Chrysler 300
- Replacement Type: Aftermarket
Installation & Fitment
- Allow the engine to cool completely before opening the cooling system
- Drain coolant into a suitable container
- Inspect mating fittings and nearby hoses
- Refill with the specified coolant, bleed trapped air, and pressure-test for leaks
Compatibility Notice
Match 55038163AE, engine displacement, hose routing, molded branch positions, connector diameters, clamps, and model-year cooling layout. Northline Parts does its best to list all known compatible models, but the correct part may fit an application not shown. The original component, dimensions, connector or mounting details, equipment build data, and applicable service information remain the final fitment references.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What symptoms or repair need can point to this part? A: A sweet coolant smell, wetness near a hose junction, low reservoir level, or steam after shutdown can lead to a cracked heater inlet hose or connector. Continuing to drive risks overheating the 3.6L engine.
Q: What does this replacement restore? A: Restores the coolant path to the heater circuit on compatible rear-wheel-drive 3.6L vehicles using 55038163AE.
Q: Which applications are listed? A: The known applications are 2011-2021 Dodge Challenger 3.6L; 2011-2021 Dodge Charger 3.6L; 2011-2020 Chrysler 300 3.6L applications using 55038163AE. Match 55038163AE, engine displacement, hose routing, molded branch positions, connector diameters, clamps, and model-year cooling layout.
Q: What is the most important fitment check? A: Match 55038163AE, engine displacement, hose routing, molded branch positions, connector diameters, clamps, and model-year cooling layout.
Q: Is this supplied by the original equipment brand? A: No. It is an aftermarket replacement for compatible applications and is not manufactured or supplied by the vehicle or equipment brand.
Part Summary
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Brand names, model numbers, and reference part numbers are used for identification and compatibility purposes only. Verify the original component, dimensions, and application before purchase.