Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S

Are you sure that is the heater hose/ connection? Looks too small in diameter. That almost looks like one of the EVAP hoses- hard to discern in the photo.

Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S

Big "IF." I would politely disagree here and say replace the hose coupling, period. These pieces have a proven history of failure and 99% of the time do so without warning. You do not know the history of this car at all so why take that risk on a known achilles heel? This is one of those "ounce of prevention" deals rather than looking for non-existent problems.

Originally Posted by socketz67

@pinecone I see we missed the ask about clips.

Buy a bag of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBRZ9TR...d_asin_title_1

I am on my second bag as you would be surprised how many of these clips harden over the years and fall off; others just sorta break and are just sitting in the hole, not really securing anything. Check inside the wheel wells also since those are typically missing..

Originally Posted by pinecone

Very well could be looking at the wrong thing. I'll look again in there.

Originally Posted by ILM-NC G37S

Passenger side. Rear of engine.
This thread will give you a idea what all is involved.