Heater Core: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak-tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the instrument panel. Service and Repair







4. Compress the holding tabs and disconnect the heater water hoses at the heater core. Service and Repair







5. Remove the A/C plenum demister adapter.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the A/C plenum demister adapter.







6. Disconnect the vacuum line.







7. Remove the heater core bracket.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the bracket.







8. Remove the plenum chamber top.
1 Remove the 13 screws.
2 Remove the plenum chamber top.
9. Remove the blend door assembly from the case.







10. Remove the heater core.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.