Heater Core - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions 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. RHD and heater-only models similar.





1. Remove the HVAC housing assembly and place it on a workbench HVAC Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the left side front floor duct 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 HVAC Housing - Removal
6. Carefully pull the heater core (4) out of the driver side of the air distribution housing (3).