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Heater Core: Service and Repair

Heater Core Removal and Installation

Heater Core Removal

1. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Removal.




2. Remove the wiring harness from the aircon - module.




3. Slide the cable eyelet off the post on the temperature door lever.




4. Remove the mode motor ventilation link.




5. Remove the air inlet case with the screws.




6. Remove the evaporator core case cover.




7. Remove the heater core cover with the screws.




8. Remove the heater core clip.




9. Remove the heater core from the case.

Heater Core Installation




1. Install the heater core into the case.




2. Install the heater core clip.
3. Install the heater core cover.




4. Install the tighten the screws that secure the heater core cover to the aircon module.
5. Install the evaporator core case.




6. Install the tighten the screws that secure the evaporator core case cover to the heater/air distributor case assembly.




7. Install the air inlet case with the screws.
8. Install the motor and screws for the floor diverter.




9. Install the A/C module. Refer to Heater/Air Distributor Case Assembly Removal.