REMOVAL
Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to «ENGINE COOLING (V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL)»(ref-574755-S16778308632013082800000) or «SUPERCHARGER COOLING (V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL)»(ref-574753-S06563589162013082800000) information.
- Refer to «Radiator Splash Shield»(ref-574757-S25401044362013082800000) information.
- Refer to «Auxiliary Radiator»(ref-574755-S40676489792013082800000) information.
- Torque: 7 Nm
INSTALLATION
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If required, carry out a long drive cycle. Refer to «Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Long Drive Cycle Self-Test»(ref-574742-S11669450882013082800000) information.
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- Remove the passenger side footwell trim panel. Remove the 3 clips.
- Remove the blower motor. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the 3 screws.
- Install the blower motor.
- Install the passenger side footwell trim panel. Carefully secure the clips.
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- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-574769) information.
- Remove the heater and evaporator core housing. Refer to «Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing»(ref-574823-S25060203252013082800000) .
- Remove the RH side footwell heater duct. Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the heater core. Remove the coolant pipe clamp. Remove the screw. Remove the heater core retaining bracket. Remove the screw. Position the RH footwell duct mounting bracket aside for access. Loosen the screw.
- Remove the heater core, inlet and outlet pipes. Release the 2 clamps. Remove and discard both O-ring seals.
- Install the heater core, inlet and outlet pipes. Install new O-ring seals. Install the clamps and tighten the screws.
- Install the heater core. Secure the heater core retaining bracket. Install the screw. Install the coolant pipe clamp. Install the screw. Align the footwell duct mounting bracket and tighten the screw.
- Install the RH side footwell heater duct. Install the screws.
- Install the heater and evaporator core housing. Refer to «Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing»(ref-574823-S25060203252013082800000) .
- Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-574769) information.
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- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-574738-S14876381072013082800000) information.
- Remove the instrument panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel»(ref-574770-S10277238402013082800000) information.
- Recover the A/C refrigerant.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - Vehicles Without: Supercharger»(ref-574755) information.
- Drain the coolant. Refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - Vehicles With: Supercharger»(ref-574755) information.
- Disconnect the heater supply and return hoses. Position a container to collect the fluid. Carefully release the clips.
- Disconnect the A/C lines. Remove the bolt. Remove and discard both O-ring seals.
- Remove the heater and evaporator core housing. Position the carpet aside for access. Release both footwell lamp holders. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors. Remove the 5 nuts. Remove the bolt.
- Install the heater and evaporator core housing.
- Connect the A/C lines. Install new O-ring seals. Tighten the bolt to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
- Connect the heater supply and return hoses. Secure the clips.
- Install the instrument panel. Refer to «Instrument Panel»(ref-574770-S10277238402013082800000) information.
- Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-574738-S14876381072013082800000) information.
- Refill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - Vehicles With: Supercharger»(ref-574755) information.
- Refill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to «Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - Vehicles Without: Supercharger»(ref-574755) information.
- Fill the A/C system.