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REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury. Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming

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 may result in a coolant leak and possible serious or fatal injury.





1. Remove the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench HVAC Housing - Removal.
2. Disassemble the HVAC housingDisassembly.

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

3. Carefully lift the heater core (1) out of the lower half of the HVAC housing (2).

NOTE: If the rubber flange around the heater core tubes is deformed or damaged, the flange must be replaced.

4. If required, remove the rubber flange (3) from around the heater core tubes (4).

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