Core, Heater: Removal
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
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 and 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.
- Remove the HVAC housing assembly. Refer to HOUSING, HVAC, REMOVAL .
- Remove the two clamps (2) that secure the heater core tubes (1) to the heater core (5).NOTE:
If required, use your fingers to rotate the clamps to gain access to the clamp retaining screws.
- Disconnect the heater core tubes from the heater core and position the tubes out of the way.
- Remove and discard the heater core tube O-ring seals and install plugs in, or tape over, the opened tubes and heater core ports.
- Remove the retaining screw (4) that secures the heater core bracket (3) to the driver side of the HVAC air distribution housing (6) and remove the bracket.
- Carefully pull the heater core straight out of the air distribution housing.