Element 2WD L4-2.4L (2003)
10. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the dashboard wire harness, the air mix control motor, the evaporator temperature sensor, the power transistor,
the mode control motor, the blower motor, and the recirculation control motor, then remove the wire harness clips (B), the connector clips (C), the
wire harness (D) the heater duct (E) and the clip (F). Disconnect the drain hose (G),then remove the mounting nuts and the blower-heater unit (H).
11. Remove the self-tapping screws and the expansion valve cover (A). With air conditioning; carefully pull out the evaporator core (B) so you don't
bend the inlet and outlet pipes. Remove the self-tapping screws and the flange cover (C), then remove the grommet (D), and carefully pull out the
heater core (E) so you don't bend the inlet and outlet pipes.
12. Install the heater core and the evaporator core (with A/C) in the reverse order of removal.
13. Install the heater unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses, and install the hose clamps securely.
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Refill the cooling system with engine coolant.
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Be sure to connect the drain hose securely.
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Adjust the heater valve cable.
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Make sure that there is no coolant leakage.
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Make sure that there is no air leakage.
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With air conditioning, refer to evaporator core replacement.
