Grand Caravan V6-3.8L (2009)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
Front Heater Core - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or
service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the
proper precautions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions may result in serious or
fatal injury.
WARNING: The heater core tubes are not serviced separately from the heater core. The heater core tubes should not be repositioned, loosened
or removed from the heater core. Failure to follow this warning may result in a coolant leak and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
1. Remove the HVAC housing and place it on a workbench .
2. Remove the A/C expansion valve See: Expansion Valve/Service and Repair/A/C Expansion Valve - Removal.
NOTE: If the foam seal from the front of the HVAC housing is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
3. Remove the foam seal (1) from the front of the HVAC housing (2).
4. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the heater core cover (5) to the driver side of the air distribution housing (3).
5. Rotate and tilt the heater core cover as necessary to disengage the retaining tab that secures the front of the cover to the HVAC housing and
remove the cover.
