Front Heater Core - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Carefully install the heater core (3) into the left side of the HVAC air distribution housing (4).
2. Reposition the heater core retaining bracket (5) and install the screw (7). Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the heater core tubes (1) and heater core ports.
4. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean engine coolant and install them onto the heater core tubes. Use only the specified O-ring as they are made of a special material for the engine cooling system.
5. Connect the heater core tubes to the heater core.
6. Install the two clamps (2 and 6) that secure the heater core tubes to the heater core. Tighten the screws on the clamps to 1.7 Nm (15 in. lbs.).






NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed from view for clarity.

7. Connect the left side floor ducts to the HVAC housing (2).
8. Reposition and install the instrument panel as necessary Instrument Panel - Installation.
9. Install the push pin (3) that secures the left side floor ducts to the instrument panel.
10. On LHD models, install the driver side instrument panel silencer.





11. Install the four nuts (1) that secure the HVAC housing to the center of the instrument panel support. Tighten the nuts to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
12. Install the bin into the center of the instrument panel.
13. Install the radio Radio - Installation.
14. Install the floor console Floor Console - Installation.





15. Install the nut (1) that secures the passenger side end of the HVAC housing (3) to the instrument panel support (2). Tighten the nut to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
16. Install the IP trim panel, glove box shelf and the glove box Instrument Panel Glove Box - Installation.
17. Install the passenger side instrument panel silencer.
18. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
19. If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system Service and Repair.
20. Refill the engine cooling system Service and Repair.