Rear Heater Core - Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: The heater core tubes are not serviced separately from the rear heater core. The heater core tubes should not be repositioned, loosened or removed from the rear heater core. Failure to follow this warning could result in a coolant leak and possible personal injury or death.





1. Install the rear heater core (4) into the side of the rear HVAC housing (3). Make sure that the insulator is properly installed.

2. Install the rear heater core retaining bracket (2).

3. Install the screw (1) that secures the rear heater core retaining bracket to the rear HVAC housing. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).





4. Install the outer half of the rear heater core and evaporator extension line flange (3).

5. Install the screws (2) that secure the two halves of the rear heater core and evaporator extension line flange together. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).

6. Install the foam seal (1) to the rear heater core and evaporator extension line flange.

7. Install the rear blend door actuator.

8. Install the rear HVAC housing.

9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

10. If the rear heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system.

11. Refill the engine cooling system.

12. Evacuate the refrigerant system.

13. Charge the refrigerant system.