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Heater Core: Service and Repair

Heater Module - Disassembled View (1 Of 2):




(2 Of 2):






Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Heater hoses from heater core.
4. Instrument Panel.
5. Heater core outlet.
6. Heater core cover.
^ There is a mounting screw located in a recess in the center of the cover
7. Heater core mounting clamps and beater core.

Install or Connect

1. Heater core and heater core mounting clamps.

Tighten
^ Screws to 1 Nm (9 lb in).

2. Heater core cover.

Tighten
^ Screws to 1 Nm (9 lb in).

3. Heater core outlet.

Tighten
^ Screws to 1 Nm (9 lb in).

4. Instrument Panel.
5. Heater hoses to heater core.
6. Fill cooling system and check for leaks.
7. Negative battery cable.

Tighten
^ Bolt to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).