Front Heater Core

REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant system. Refer to: "Engine, Cooling and Exhaust : Cooling System : Service and Repair" Service and Repair
2. Remove left side lower column cover.
3. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to: "Steering and Suspension : Steering : Steering Column : Service and Repair" Service and Repair

ABS Module:

4. Remove ABS module, bracket and wiring.

Interconnect And Bracket:

5. Remove I/P to body harness interconnect and bracket.

Lower Silencer Boot:

6. Remove lower silencer boot at base of steering shaft.
7. Pinch off heater lines under the hood.

Heater Core Plate And Tubes:

8. Remove heater core cover. Insert a small amount of towels under the heater core tubes. Remove heater core plate and tubes.

Depress Clips:

9. Depress heater core retaining clips.

Accelerator Pedal:

10. Pull up on accelerator pedal and slide heater core past.

Brake Pedal:

11. Depress brake pedal and remove heater core from HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Install screws to retain heater core in housing. Replace heater core tube inlet O-rings. Tighten heater core tube retaining plate to 3 ± 1 NM (27 ± 9 in. lbs.) torque.