Heating and Air Conditioning
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Installation is reverse of removal.
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Inspect hoses and rubber mounts.
Replace as necessary.
Use new hose clamps.
Tightening torque
Coolant hose
clamp
32 - 48 mm
(2 1/4 - 4 in.)
Heater core, replacing
Remove housing for interior ventilation
microfilter.
Remove upper cover and
microfilter.
Open wiring harness loom (A) and
remove wires.
Unfasten screws (B) and remove
lower housing.
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Remove center console and
dashboard. See
Trim.
Drain engine coolant. See
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Radiator and Cooling
WARNING!
Allow the cooling system to cool
before opening or draining the
cooling system.
2.5 Nm (22 in-lb)
513 Interior
170
System.
2/25/2009 11:17 PM