Element 2WD L4-2.4L (2003)
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Online, enter keyword RADIATOR, select Radiator and Fan Replacement from the list, and do steps 2 thru 9.
2.
Replace the heater core:
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Refer to page 21-43 in the service manual, or
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Online, enter keywords HEATER UNIT, and select Heater Unit/Core Replacement from the list.
3.
Replace the water bypass (RACV) inlet and outlet hoses and the heater breather hose.
4.
Add about 1.5 gallons of coolant to the radiator, then install the radiator cap.
5.
Start the engine, and let it reach normal operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle twice).
6.
Shut the engine off, and open the radiator petcock one turn.
7.
Monitor the cooling system pressure by lightly squeezing the upper radiator hose. Once the hose walls touch, remove the radiator cap and fully
open the petcock. After the coolant is completely drained, tighten the petcock.
8.
Add about 1.5 gallons of coolant to the radiator.
9.
Start the engine, top off the coolant in the radiator if needed, then reinstall the radiator cap.
10.
Let the engine idle for about 10 minutes.
11.
Repeat steps 6 thru 10 two more times to remove any remaining contamination from the cooling system.
12.
Tighten the radiator cap, then run the engine again and check for leaks.
13.
Operate the heater, and make sure that warm air is coming from the vents.
14.
Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.
