Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
Heater Core Replacement
HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) Draining and Filling Cooling System (Vac-N-Fill) in Cooling
System.
2. Remove the wiper module.
3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose and reposition.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
5. Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables.
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables from the TBI mounting bracket to prevent bending the cable housings.
6. Remove the transmission fluid filler tube.
7. Disconnect both of the heater hose clamps at the heater core using the J 38185.
8. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
9. Cap off the heater core pipes.
IMPORTANT: Cap off the heater core inlet and outlet pipes to prevent coolant spillage inside of the vehicle.
10. Remove the right I/P insulator.
11. Remove the left I/P insulator.
12. Remove the center floor air outlet.
13. Remove the screws retaining the heater outlet duct.
14. Remove the heater outlet duct.
15. Remove the I/P harness to heater core cover tie strap.
