Gates 52524 HVAC Heater Hose - Heater - Left Side

Overview

Gates 52524 is a molded coolant hose for heater circuit applications with application-specific fitment and OE-style integrated components. It is built for the Ford Transit platform and related models where the hose routing and connection points must match the original layout.

This Gates Molded Coolant Hose 52524 uses EPDM with steel reinforcement and follows the shape and connection style needed for direct replacement service. It is a fitment-based solution for 2015-2019 Ford Transit, heater - left side applications.

Key Features

• Application-specific molded coolant hose construction
• EPDM and steel material combination for hose durability and shape retention
• OE-style integrated components for the correct coolant hose layout
• Designed for heater circuit routing on supported Ford Transit applications
• Gates 52524 part number for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

Gates 52524 is part of the Molded Coolant Hose line, a product line focused on modular coolant hose assemblies that mirror original equipment requirements. Gates builds this hose to match specific applications and incorporate essential OE-style features such as molded branches, quick-connectors, sensors, and restrictors when required by the application. For service work on the Ford Transit, Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, and Transit-350 HD, this hose supports the correct heater-side routing and connection geometry. The Gates 52524 part number is also referenced by interchange numbers CK4Z 18472 KA, F12151, and GK4Z 18472 B for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a damaged or leaking heater hose assembly
• Restoring proper coolant flow through the heater circuit
• Correcting fitment issues caused by an incorrect hose shape or length
• Addressing cracked, hardened, or deteriorated coolant hose material
• Matching OE-style hose routing on supported Ford Transit applications

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and heater-side routing before installation. Compare the original hose layout, connection style, and integrated features to the Gates 52524 assembly before removal. Confirm that the hose path and end connections match the application exactly, especially on Ford Transit and Transit-150/250/350 variants.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a major aftermarket supplier in modular coolant hose assemblies, and this product line is built to application-specific OE-style requirements for proper fit and function.