Heater Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
4. Remove the instrument panel.
5. Remove the heater core outlet.
6. Remove the heater core cover. The heater core cover mounting screw is located in a recess in the center of the cover.
7. Remove the following components:
^ The heater core mounting clamps
^ The heater core

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the following components:
^ The heater core
^ The heater core mounting clamps

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1 N.m (9 lb in).

2. Install the heater core cover.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1 N.m (9 lb in).

3. Install the heater core outlet.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1 N.m (9 lb in).

4. Install the instrument panel.
5. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
6. Fill the cooling system.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).