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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 860358  Size: SH
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Engine Coolant Check and Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner housing cover and the intake hose.

  3. Object Number: 859418  Size: SH
  4. Remove the clamp and hose from the engine outlet and blow the remainder of the coolant out of the heater core with a low pressure air hose to prevent coolant spillage.
  5. Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

  6. Raise the vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 872931  Size: SH
  8. Remove the clamp and hose from the heater core inlet.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 872932  Size: SH
  1. Install the hose and clamp on the heater core inlet. Position the clamp tangs at 4 o'clock.
  2. Lower the vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 859418  Size: SH
  4. Install the hose and clamp on the engine outlet. Position the clamp tangs at 8 o'clock.

  5. Object Number: 860358  Size: SH
  6. Install the air cleaner housing cover and intake air ducts.
  7. Fill the cooling system and leak test. Refer to Engine Coolant Check and Replacement .