Tribute 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Housing Assembly HVAC: Removal and Replacement
HEATER CORE AND EVAPORATOR CORE HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before the heater core is removed.
1. Drain the engine coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 2.3L or COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING,
FILLING AND BLEEDING - 3.0L (4V).
2. Recover the refrigerant. See DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY.
3. Remove the instrument panel.
4. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the gasket seals.
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To install, tighten to 15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 ft.lbf).
5. Release the clamps and disconnect the heater inlet and outlet hoses from the heater core.
