Cabin Heater - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.






NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the glove box bin from the instrument panel Instrument Panel Glove Box - Removal.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) of the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater unit from the headlamp and dash wire harness lead (2).
4. Remove the PTC ground strap (3) from the body.

WARNING: Use care when cutting the air distribution housing to remove the PTC heater unit. Failure to take proper precautions may result in possible serious injury.

CAUTION: Use a sharp utility knife or a hot knife to cut the air distribution housing around the PTC heater unit. Do not use a saw of any kind or damage to the air distribution housing will result.

5. Carefully cut the passenger side of the air distribution housing (4) around the PTC heater unit following the cut line (5) molded into the side of the housing.
6. Remove the PTC heater unit from the air distribution housing by pulling it straight out of the housing.