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Heater Core: Service and Repair




HEATER CORE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION











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

NOTE: Use only the approved coolant for this vehicle. See Mechanical Specifications.

1. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. See Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing Removal/Installation.

2. Remove the dash panel seal.

3. Remove the heater core bracket screw and the heater core bracket.

- To install, tighten to 3 Nm {0.3 kgf-m, 27 in-lbf}.

4. Remove the heater core.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.