Grand Vitara 4WD V6-2.5L (2003)
Heater Core Case: Service and Repair
Heater Unit Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING:
Failure to follow the following procedure and WARNING may cause air bag deployment, personal injury, damage to parts, or air bag being
unable to deploy.
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Never rest a steering column assembly on steering wheel with air bag (inflator) module face down and column vertical.
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When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), be careful not to drop it or apply an impact to it. If an excessive
impact was applied (e.g., dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 feet) or more, never attempt disassembly or repair but replace it with a new
one.
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When grease, cleaning agent. Oil, water, etc. has got onto air bag (inflator) modules (driver and passenger), wipe off immediately with a
dry cloth.
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System.
3. Drain engine coolant and disconnect heater hoses (1) from heater unit.
4. Remove instrument panel referring to Instrument Panel Removal and Installation.
5. Remove blower unit. Refer to Blower Unit Removal and Installation.
6. Disconnect rear duct from heater unit.
7. Disconnect air flow control actuator lead wire (1) at coupler and temperature control actuator lead wire (2) at coupler (2).
