Removal and Installation
- Remove the RH cowl side trim panel.
- Remove the RH lower instrument panel insulator.
- Disconnect the blower motor electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 blower motor screws.
- Remove the blower motor.
- Remove the blower motor wheel clip.
- Remove the blower motor wheel.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note. If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be pressure leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
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- Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to «INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE»(ref-233054) .
- Position the instrument panel with the passenger side supported as shown.
- Remove the dash panel seal from the heater core tubes.
- Remove the 2 heater core tube bracket screws and the heater core tube bracket.
- Disconnect the evaporator discharge air temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the LH temperature blend door actuator electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 LH temperature blend door actuator screws.
- Remove the LH temperature blend door actuator.
- Remove the 3 heater core cover screws.
- Remove the heater core cover.
- Remove the heater core.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to «INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING»(ref-233002) .
- Using suitable tools, clamp off the heater hoses at the auxiliary coolant flow pump.
- Release the 2 hose clamps and disconnect the hoses from the auxiliary coolant flow pump.
- Remove the LH auxiliary coolant flow pump bolt. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Completely loosen the RH auxiliary coolant flow pump bolt. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Disconnect the auxiliary coolant flow pump electrical connector.
- Remove the auxiliary coolant flow pump.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure. Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only, if needed.
- Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «ENGINE COOLING»(ref-233003) .