Heater Core: Service and Repair

HEATER CORE

NOTE: The OEM service manual does not provide images for this procedure.

TOOL REQUIRED:
^ J 38543 Heater Hose Clamp Tool

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Drain coolant.
3. Both heater hoses at heater core.
4. Right and left instrument panel sound insulators.
5. Rear compartment heat duct adapter bolt/screw and adapter.
6. Heater outlet duct bolts and duct.
7. Heater core cover.
8. Heater core.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Heater core.
2. Heater core cover.

TIGHTEN
^ Screws to 3 NM (27 lb in).

3. Heater outlet duct and bolt/screws.

TIGHTEN
^ Screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

4. Rear compartment heat duct adapter and bolts/screws.

TIGHTEN
^ Bolts/screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

5. Right and left instrument panel sound insulators.
6. Both heater hoses and clamps to heater core.
7. Refill coolant.
8. Air cleaner and duct assembly.

TIGHTEN
^ Bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb in).