Axiom 2WD V6-3.5L (2002)
Heater Core Case: Service and Repair
Heater Unit
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Discharge and recover refrigerant (with air conditioning).
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Refer to Refrigerant Recovery in this section.
4. Remove the Instrument panel assembly.
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Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly in Body and Accessories section.
5. Remove instrument panel bracket w/suspension control unit.
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Refer to Cross Beam Assembly in Body and Accessories section.
6. Cross Beam Assembly.
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Refer to Cross Beam Assembly in Body and Accessories section.
7. Disconnect power transistor connector.
8. Remove evaporator assembly.
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Refer to Evaporator Assembly in this section.
9. Remove ventilation lower duct.
10. Remove rear heater duct.
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Remove foot rest, carpet and 3 clips.
11. Disconnect mode/mix actuator connector.
12. Remove heater unit assembly.
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Disconnect heater hoses at heater unit.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. When handling the PCM and the control unit, be careful not to make any improper connection of the connectors.
2. When installing the heater unit, defroster nozzle and center vent duct, be sure that the proper seal is made, without any gap between them.
