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Heater Core: Service and Repair


Removal
1. Remove instrument panel and place it on front seat. Instrument Cluster / Carrier
2. Remove evaporator case assembly. Evaporator Case

Fig 26 Vacuum Line Removal From Heater Core Seal:






3. Remove vacuum source line from heater core tube seal (Fig. 33).

FIG. 25 A/C-Heater Evaporator Installation:






4. Remove seal from heater core tubes (Fig. 25).
5. Remove three screws retaining blend door actuator to evaporator case. Remove actuator from case (Fig. 25).

Fig 27 Heater Core Access Cover Removal:






6. Remove four heater core access cover retaining screws, and remove access cover and seal from evaporator case (Fig. 34).
7. Lift heater core and seals from evaporator case.

Installation
1. Transfer three foam core seals to new heater core.
2. Install heater core and secure into evaporator case.
3. Position heater core access cover on evaporator case and install four retaining screws.
4. Position blend door actuator to blend door shaft. Install three screws retaining blend door actuator to evaporator case.
5. Install seal on heater core tubes.
6. Install vacuum source line through heater core tube seal.
7. Install evaporator case assembly into vehicle.