Savana 4500 V8-6.6L DSL Turbo (2009)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
Heater Core Replacement
Heater Core Replacement
Special Tools
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and
Filling (Vac N Fill) (See: Service and Repair).
2. Remove the A/C accumulator. Refer to Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement (See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Accumulator
HVAC/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (See: Engine/Access Cover/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the right knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding /
Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair).
5. Remove the cowl drain tube bolts.
6. Remove the cowl drain tube.
7. Remove the hose clamps using the J 38185 .
8. Remove the inlet and outlet heater hoses from the heater core.
9. Remove right hinge pillar trim. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim
Panel/Service and Repair).
10. Remove the ground lead at the right hinge pillar.
11. Remove the harness connector and bracket in the right hinge pillar.
12. Disconnect the radio antenna lead-in cable at the right hinge pillar.
13. Remove the heater outlet duct at the left side of the heater case.
14. Reposition the wire harness at the hinge pillar and at the heater case.
15. Remove the screws from the heater assembly.
16. CAREFULLY open the heater core access door in order to cut the heater core access door.
17. Cut the marked section of the heater core access door and remove the access door.
18. Remove the retainers from the heater core.
19. Remove the heater core.
Installation Procedure