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Heater Core: Service and Repair





Removal
1. Remove fan housing. For more details refer to "Front Fan Motor Removal". Service and Repair
2. Cars without A/C or ACC:
- Drain coolant from system.
- Press in retaining lug and detach hoses from heat exchanger.
- Lift out heat exchanger.

Cars with A/C or ACC:
- Press in retaining lugs and detach hoses from heat exchanger.
- Raise the evaporator casing.
- Lift out heat exchange

Installation:
When installing, hose coupling contact surfaces should be checked. Change the 0-rings and lubricate with vaseline. Test pressurize the cooling system after the heat exchanger and hose couplings have been fitted and the coolant has been topped up.