Front Heater Core - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine cooling system Service and Repair.
3. If required, disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core tubes in the engine compartment.
4. Remove the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Removal.
5. Remove the five screws (1) that secure the heater core and tube cover (2) to the HVAC housing (3).
6. Remove the heater core and tube cover from the HVAC housing.





7. If equipped with dual zone heating-A/C, remove the blend door actuator (1) from the passenger side of the HVAC air distribution housing (2) Blend Door Actuator - Removal.
8. Remove the screw (3) that secure the heater core tubes (4) and retaining bracket (5) to the HVAC housing (6).

NOTE: Take proper precautions to protect the carpeting from engine coolant. Have absorbent toweling readily available to clean up any spills.

9. Remove the bolt (7) that secures the heater tubes to the heater core (8).
10. Disconnect the heater core tubes from the heater core and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
11. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened heater core ports.
12. Carefully pull the heater core out of the HVAC air distribution housing.
13. If required, remove the heater core tubes from the vehicle.