Gates 52541 HVAC Heater Hose - Reservoir (Lower)

Overview

Gates 52541 is a molded coolant hose built for specific HVAC and cooling-system applications. It uses EPDM and plastic construction and follows an OE-style modular design with integrated branches and connection points.

Key Features

• Molded coolant hose construction for application-specific routing.
• EPDM and plastic materials for coolant-system durability.
• Integrated branch design with two branches.
• OE-style modular layout with built-in connection features.
• Gates 52541 is engineered for direct replacement use in supported applications.

Detailed Description

This Gates Molded Coolant Hose, part number 52541, is designed around the factory-style layout used in modular coolant assemblies. Gates builds this hose to match specific applications and to incorporate essential OE-type components such as branches and connection features, helping maintain the original routing and function of the system. It is a fitment-based replacement for the Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus in the listed applications, including reservoir lower positions. The Gates 52541 part number is also referenced under cross numbers F12168, K2GZ 8C289 A, and K2GZ 8C289 B for the same application.

Common Issues It May Address

• Cracked or deteriorated coolant hose material.
• Leaks at molded hose sections or branch points.
• Damaged or worn integrated hose connections.
• Incorrect routing from a previous repair.
• Loss of factory-style hose fitment in the cooling circuit.

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle application, reservoir lower position, and hose routing before installation. Compare the original hose layout to the molded shape, branch count, and connection points on Gates 52541 to confirm proper fit. Use the existing system configuration as the reference for replacement.

Quality Assurance

Gates is recognized in the aftermarket for modular coolant hose assemblies that mirror OE-style construction and integrated component layouts. Part number 52541 is built to application-specific specifications for supported vehicles.