Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing: Removal

NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be pressure leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. Refer to Climate Control System  Component Test.

1. 1.
   
   Remove the instrument panel assembly. REFER to Instrument Panel and Console .

1. 2.
   
   Position the instrument panel with the passenger side supported as shown in illustration.

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1. 3.
   
   Remove the bolts and the RH insulation panel. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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1. 4.
   
   Remove the 2 RFA module nuts and remove the RFA module.

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1. 5.
   
   Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors and detach the wire harness pin-type retainer.

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1. 6.
   
   Detach the 4 wire harness pin-type retainers and disconnect the electrical connector.

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1. 7.
   
   Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors, detach the wire harness pin-type retainer and detach the instrument panel wire harness from the heater core and evaporator core housing.

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1. 8.
   
   Remove the 2 floor duct screws and remove the floor duct.

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1. 9.
   
   Remove the 2 heater core and evaporator core housing retainers.

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1. 10.
   
   Remove the 4 heater core and evaporator core housing retainers.

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1. 11.
   
   Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing.

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