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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1308297  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
  3. Recover the refrigerant.
  4. Remove the heater/air distributor case assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.
  5. Remove the wiring harness and electrical connectors from the heater/air distributor case assembly.
  6. Remove the screws that connect the heater core housing and the evaporator housing.

  7. Object Number: 1308298  Size: SH
  8. Separate the sponge from heater/air distributor case assembly.

  9. Object Number: 1308304  Size: SH
  10. Remove the heater core cover screws from the heater core housing.
  11. Remove the heater core.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1308322  Size: SH
  1. Install the heater core into the case.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the screws on the heater core housing and tighten to 1.2 N·m (11 lb in).
  4. Install the sponge onto the heater/air distributor case assembly.

  5. Object Number: 1308326  Size: SH
  6. Install the screws that connect the heater core housing and the evaporator housing and tighten to 1.2 N·m (11 lb in).
  7. Connect the wiring harness and electrical connectors.
  8. Install the heater/air distributor case assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.
  9. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
  10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  11. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.