Special Tools
J-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
- Disconnect both of the heater hose clamps (1) at the heater core using the
J-38185 pliers
.
- Remove the heater hoses from the heater core (2).
Note: Cap off the heater core inlet and outlet pipes to prevent coolant spilling inside of the vehicle.
- Cap off the heater core pipes.
- Remove the heater core cover. Refer to
Heater Core Cover Replacement
.
- Remove the heater core pipe clamp screw (1).
- Remove the heater core (3).
Installation Procedure
- Install the heater core (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the heater core pipe clamp screw (1) and tighten to
1.2 N·m (11 lb in)
.
- Install the heater core cover. Refer to
Heater Core Cover Replacement
.
- Install the heater hoses to the heater core (2).
- Reposition the heater hose clamps (1) to secure the hoses using the
J-38185 pliers
.
- Fill the coolant. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.