Heater Core: Service and Repair

Heater Core

Removal
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
3 Remove the heater and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing Service and Repair




4 Remove the RH side footwell heater duct.
- Remove the 2 screws.




5 Remove the heater core.
- Remove the coolant pipe clamp.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the heater core retaining bracket.
- Remove the screw.
- Position the RH footwell duct mounting bracket aside for access.
- Loosen the screw.




6
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
NOTE:
Note the fitted position.
Remove the heater core, inlet and outlet pipes.
- Release the 2 clamps.
- Remove and discard both O-ring seals.

Installation
1
NOTE:
Lubricate the seals with coolant.
Install the heater core, inlet and outlet pipes.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Install the clamps and tighten the screws.
2 Install the heater core.
- Secure the heater core retaining bracket.
- Install the screw.
- Install the coolant pipe clamp.
- Install the screw.
- Align the footwell duct mounting bracket and tighten the screw.
3 Install the RH side footwell heater duct.
- Install the screws.
4 Install the heater and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing Service and Repair
5 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications