Main Climate Control

REMOVAL

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

1. Drain the radiator; refer to Cooling System. Service and Repair







2. Disconnect the heater water hoses from the heater core. For the heater hose coupling disconnect and connect procedure, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning. Service and Repair
3. Disengage the stops and lower the glove compartment door.







4. Remove the electronic blend door actuator and bracket assembly.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Rotate the blend door actuator and bracket assembly.
3 Remove the electronic blend door actuator and bracket assembly.







5. Remove the screws.







6. Remove the heater core cover.
1 Raise the heater core cover.
2 Remove the heater core cover.

CAUTION: The heater core cover must be raised vertically before removal to avoid damage to the heater core housing.







7. Remove the heater core.

INSTALLATION












1. Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

CAUTION: Position the temperature blend door manually to properly align the actuator and the door. Do not power the actuator electrically. If it is not engaged with the temperature blend door, damage to the actuator may occur.

NOTE: Add gasket between housing and cover before installing cover.