Heater Core Cover Replacement
Heater Core Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the right hand (RH) instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left hand (LH) instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct from the holes in the floor reinforcement.
6. Disconnect the rear floor air outlet duct from the heater air outlet cover.
7. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct.
8. Remove the heater air outlet cover screws (2).
9. Remove the heater air outlet cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
10. Remove the heater air outlet cover from the HVAC module assembly.
11. Remove the heater core cover screws (2).
12. Remove the heater core cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
13. Remove the heater core cover from the HVAC module assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. From the inside of the heater core cover, drill the dimples adjacent to the heat stakes using a 5.5 mm (7/32 in) drill bit.
2. Install the heater core cover to the HVAC module assembly.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).
3. Install the heater core cover screws (2).
Tighten all screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
4. From the inside of the heater air outlet cover, drill the dimples adjacent to the heat stakes using a 5.5 N.m (7/32 in) drill bit.
5. Install the heater air outlet cover.
6. Install the heater air outlet cover screws (2)
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
7. Connect the rear floor air outlet duct to the heater air outlet cover.
8. Install the rear floor air outlet duct to the holes in the floor reinforcement.
9. Install the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the floor carpet. Refer to Front Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the RH instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
12. Install the LH instrument panel closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).