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Heater Control Valve: Service and Repair

HEATER CONTROL VALVE AND HEATER HOSES

REMOVAL

NOTE: Lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.

1. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
2. If removing any component other than the heater control valve, drain the engine coolant.
3. If removing the heater control valve only, clamp off the heater hoses at the heater control valve inlet and outlet.












4. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table. To remove individual components, carry out only the given steps.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill the engine cooling system.