Contents: Replacement ⇊ Major repairs ⇊
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS section before attempting repairs or maintenance.
Note: LHD type is shown. RHD type is similar.
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. When the engine is cold, set the temperature control lever to MAX (open the heater valve), then drain the engine coolant from the radiator.
Warning: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot; the engine coolant is under pressure and can scald you.
3. Open the clamp, then disconnect the heater valve cable from the valve lever.
4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater assembly.
Caution: Engine coolant will damage paint. Clean spilled engine coolant from painted surfaces promptly.
Note: Engine coolant will leak when hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean bucket.
5. Remove the mounting nut from the heater assembly.
Note: When removing the mounting nut, be careful not to damage or bend the fuel lines, brake lines, etc.
6. Remove the instrument panel.
7. Remove the radiator pipe or evaporator.
8. Disconnect the connector from the mode control motor and remove the harness clamps and the harness from the heater assembly. Remove the clamp from the radiator pipe, then remove the two mounting nuts and the heater assembly.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal. Please note the following.
- Apply sealant to the gaskets.
- Do not interchange the radiator inlet and outlet hoses. Make sure the clamps are secure.
- Loosen the bleed bolt on the engine, fill the radiator and coolant filler tank with the proper engine coolant mixture. Tighten the bleed bolt when all the air has been released from the radiator and engine coolant begins to flow out.
- Connect all cables and make sure they are adjusted correctly.
- Make sure there are no air leaks.
Major repairs
Note: LHD type is shown, RHD type is similar
1. Remove the two self-tapping screws and the heater cover,
2. Remove the gaskets from the heater radiator pipes.
3. Remove the self-tapping screw and clamp.
4. Remove the heater core from the heater assembly.
Note: Be careful not to bend the inlet and outlet tubes when removing the heater core.
5. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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