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HEATER DISTIBUTOR CASE AND CORE REPLACEMENT

Heater Blower Case - Exploded View:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Battery ground cable.
2. Heater hoses at the core tubes.

CAUTION: The heater core can be damaged near the tube attachment seams if force is applied on them. If the heater hoses do not come off, cut the hoses forward of the core tubes. Cut the hose on core tubes to remove.

- Drain engine coolant into a clean pan.
- Plug the core tubes to prevent spillage.
3. Nuts from the distributor duct studs that project into the engine compartment.
4. Instrument panel compartment assembly.
5. Air defroster and temperature cables.
6. Floor outlet.
7. Screw that holds the defroster duct to the heater distributor.
8. Screws that hold the heater distributor to the dash panel.
- Pull the assembly rearward to reach the wiring harness.
9. Wiring harness.
10. Heater distributor.
11. Core retaining clamps.
12. Core.

Heater Blower Case - Exploded View:

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1. Core to the case.
2. Core retaining clamps.
3. Heater distributor to the vehicle.
4. Wiring harness.
5. Defrost duct to heater distributor.
6. Floor outlet.
7. Air defroster and temperature cables.
8. Instrument panel compartment.
9. Heater hoses to the core tubes.
- Unplug the hoses.

CAUTION: Draw hoses tight to prevent sagging or rubbing against other components. Route hoses through all clamps as installed originally.

10. Replace coolant.
11. Battery ground wire.