Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2004)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
Heater Core Replacement
HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT (LY7)
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Remove the wiper module.
3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose and reposition the hose.
4. Remove the air cleaner cover and intake tube.
5. Using J 38185 , disconnect both of the heater hose clamps at the heater core.
6. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
IMPORTANT: Cap off the heater core inlet and outlet pipes to prevent coolant spillage inside of the vehicle.
7. Cap off the heater core pipes.
8. Remove the right instrument panel (I/P) insulator.
9. Remove the left I/P insulator.
10. Remove the center floor air outlet.
11. Remove the screws retaining the heater outlet duct.
12. Remove the heater outlet duct.
13. Remove the tie strap which secures the I/P harness to the heater core cover.
