Rear Heater Core - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: The heater core tubes are not serviced separately from the rear heater core. The heater core tubes should not be repositioned, loosened or removed from the rear heater core. Failure to follow this warning could result in a coolant leak and possible personal injury or death.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the rear HVAC housing.

3. Remove the rear blend door actuator.

4. Carefully remove the foam seal (1) from the rear heater core and evaporator extension line flange (3). If the seal is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

5. Remove the screws (2) that secure the two halves of the rear heater core and evaporator extension line flange together and remove the outer half of the flange.





6. Remove the screw (1) that secures the rear heater core tube retaining bracket (2) to the rear HVAC housing (3) and remove the bracket.

7. Carefully pull the rear heater core (4) out of the side of the rear HVAC housing.