Installation

INSTALLATION

WARNING: The heater core tubes are not serviced separately from the heater core. The heater core tubes should not be repositioned, loosened or removed from the heater core. Failure to follow this warning could result in a coolant leak and possible serious or fatal injury.






NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Carefully install the heater core (4) into the driver side of the HVAC air distribution housing (2) and position the heater core tubes (6) to the HVAC housing (9).
2. Install heater core retaining bracket (3) onto the air distribution housing and install the retaining screw (5). Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install the flange (7) over the heater core tubes and onto the HVAC housing and install the two flange retaining screws (8). Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. On LHD models, install the blend door actuator (1) to the driver side of the air distribution housing Blend Door Actuator - Installation.
5. Install the HVAC housing assembly HVAC Housing - Installation.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
7. If the heater core is being replaced, flush the cooling system Service and Repair.
8. Refill the engine cooling system Service and Repair.
9. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
10. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.