Installation

INSTALLATION

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

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.






NOTE: If the foam insulator around the heater core is deformed or damaged, the insulator must be replaced.

1. Carefully install the heater core (2) into the passenger side of the air distribution housing (3) and engage the four plastic retainer tabs (1) that secure the heater core to the housing. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.





2. Position the heater core tube flange (4) over the heater core tubes (6) and onto the to the passenger side of the air distribution housing (8).

3. Engage the plastic retainer (5) around the heater core tubes. Make sure the retainer is fully engaged around the tubes.

4. Install the screw (2) that secure the heater core tube flange to the air distribution housing. Tighten the screws to 1.2 Nm (10 in lbs.).

5. Install the upper front passenger side floor duct (7) onto the air distribution housing and install the two retaining screws (1). Tighten the screws to 1.2 Nm (10 in lbs.).

NOTE: If the foam seal for the heater core tube flange is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.

6. Install the foam seal (3) onto the heater core tube flange.

7. Install the air distribution housing onto the HVAC housing.

NOTE: If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system.

8. Install the HVAC housing assembly.