Hello Dave,
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HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT
Tools Required J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers Removal Procedure
1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
2. UseJ 38185 in order to position aside the heater hose inlet and outlet clamps at the heater core.
3. Disconnect the inlet and outlet heater hose from the heater core.
4. Remove the RH Instrument Panel Closeout/Insulator panel.
5. Remove the LH Instrument Panel Closeout/Insulator panel.
6. Remove the floor carpet. Refer to Carpet Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
7. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct from the holes in the floor reinforcement.
8. Disconnect the rear floor air outlet duct from the heater core outlet cover.
9. Remove the rear floor air outlet duct.
10. Remove the heater core outlet cover screws (2).
11. Remove the heater core outlet cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
12. Remove the heater core outlet cover from the HVAC module assembly.
13. Remove the heater core cover screws (2).
14. Remove the heater core cover heat stakes (1) with a small chisel.
15. Remove the heater core cover from the HVAC module assembly.
16. Remove the heater core from the HVAC module assembly.
17. or Remove the heater core foam seal (1) from the HVAC module assembly.
Best regards,
Oscar.