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Heater Core Case: Service and Repair
Heating and Ventilation System Servicing (Front)

Heating Unit, Removing

Heating Unit, Removing

Heating unit removal shown with instrument panel removed.

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Heating unit

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Rubber grommet

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Combination screw

WARNING!
Cooling system is pressurized when engine is warm. Before performing repairs,  wear gloves, goggles and other appropriate protection while
slowly and carefully releasing system pressure.

Removing:

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Remove dust and pollen filter

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Remove air intake duct (on bulkhead)

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Clamp coolant (heater) hoses near bulkhead.

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Remove right air duct.

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Remove complete instrument panel, passenger side airbag and associated trim

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Remove bolts -3-.

NOTE:  Lower bolt is located on bulkhead under engine compartment cladding.

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Remove coolant hoses from heater core and plug heater core connections.

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Remove heater unit.

Heating Unit, Assembly

Heating Unit, Assembly

CAUTION!
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

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Obtain the anti- theft radio security code.

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Switch the ignition off. 

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Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.

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After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according
to Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.

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