Heater Core: Service and Repair

1. Disarm airbag system as outlined under ``Airbag System Disarming.''
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove evaporator case assembly as outlined under ``Evaporator Core, Replace.''
4. Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
5. Loosen and remove heater core hoses.
6. Remove heater core pipe grommet from vehicle.
7. Remove Instrument panel as outlined under ``Instrument Panel Pad/Cluster, Replace.''
8. Remove right and left instrument panel brace.
9. Remove left and center ventilation ducts.
10. Remove heater case from vehicle.
11. Remove two heater core brackets then slide the heater core from vehicle.
12. Reverse procedure to install, rearming airbag as outlined under ``Airbag System Arming.''