Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
Front Heater Core - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Heating and Air
Conditioning/Service Precautions/Warning and See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow the
warnings and cautions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The HVAC housing assembly must be removed from vehicle for service of the heater core.
NOTE: LHD model with A/C shown. Heater-only models similar.
1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench .
2. Remove the left side front floor duct See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Air Duct/Service and Repair/Floor Distribution Duct - Removal.
NOTE: If the foam seal for the flange is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
3. Remove the foam seal (1) from the flange (2) located on the front of the HVAC housing (5).
4. Remove the screw (6) that secures the flange to the front of the HVAC housing and remove the flange.
5. On RHD models, remove the air distribution housing from the HVAC housing
6. Carefully pull the heater core (4) out of the driver side of the air distribution housing (3).
