Cabin Heater - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow the warnings and cautions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.






NOTE: PTC heater shown removed from distribution housing for clarity.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Removal.

NOTE: To disconnect the wire harness connector from the heater unit, pull downward on the connector lock while pulling the connector away from the heater unit.

3. Disengage the wire connector lock (2) that secures the wire harness connector (1) to the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater unit (3) located on the left side of the HVAC air distribution housing and disconnect the connector from the heater.






NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

4. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the PTC heater unit (2) to the left side of the HVAC air distribution housing (3).
5. Carefully remove the PTC heater unit from the air distribution housing by pulling it straight out of the housing.