Removal And Installation: Installation
WARNING:
Use care when installing the heater core. Do not force the heater core into the housing. Do not push on the heater core tubes. Apply pressure on the heater core side tank only. Failure to follow these instructions can result in a possible engine coolant leak and serious or fatal injury.
NOTE:
If the foam seal (1b) around the heater core is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
- Lubricate NEW rubber O-ring seals (2a) with clean engine coolant and install them onto the heater core tubes. Use only the specified O-ring as they are made of a special material for the engine cooling system.
- Carefully install the heater core (1a) into the HVAC housing. Be certain the heater core has fully bottomed in the HVAC housing.
- Engage the heater core tubes (2b) to the heater core (1a).
- Install the heater core tube retaining collars (1a). Be certain the collars are fully seated against the heater tubes (1b).
- Position the actuator cover (1a) to the HVAC housing and engage the hole (1b).
- Install and securely tighten the two actuator cover screws (2).
- Install the wiring harness (3a) into the retainers (3b).
- Install the steering column. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Fill the engine cooling system. Refer to 2.0L, DRAINING AND FILLING THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM or 2.8L, DRAINING AND FILLING THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .
