Heater Core: Service and Repair

1. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
3. Snap open cable clip, then disconnect heater valve cable from heater valve.
4. Disconnect heater hoses at heater, then remove two heater unit mounting nuts from engine compartment side.
5. Remove instrument panel as described in Dash Panel Service section.
6. Remove heat duct or evaporator.
7. Remove two heater mounting bolts, then the heater assembly.

Fig. 18 Removing Heater Core From Heater Housing:

8. Remove heater assembly and defroster duct, Fig. 19.
9. Remove pipe clamp and core clamp attaching screws.
10. Pull heater core from heater housing. Ensure care is taken not to bend inlet and outlet pipes during removal.
11. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Do not interchange inlet and outlet hoses.
b. Connect all cables and ensure they are properly adjusted.
12. On models equipped with radio coded theft protection system, refer to Vehicle Damage Warnings for system disarming and arming procedures. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.
13. After refilling cooling system, bleed cooling system.