You have a leaking heater core.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
See Figures 1 through 6
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Drain the cooling system.
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Remove both heater hoses.
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Remove the lower right hush panel.
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Remove the lower right instrument panel and the ESC module if necessary.
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Remove the lower right instrument panel-to-cowl screw.
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Remove the heater case screws.
The upper left screw may be reached with a long socket extension. Carefully lift the lower right corner of the instrument panel to align the extension.
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Remove the case cover.
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Remove the support plate and baffle screws.
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Remove the heater core and baffle plate from the housing.
To install:
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Position the heater core and baffle plate into the housing.
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Install the support plate and baffle screws.
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Install the case cover.
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Install the heater case screws.
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Install the lower right instrument panel-to-cowl screw.
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Install the lower right instrument panel and the ESC module if necessary.
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Install the lower right hush panel.
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Install both heater hoses.
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Fill the cooling system and check for leaks.
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Fig. 1: Heater module assembly
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Fig. 2: Removing the heater core inlet hoses
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Fig. 3: Removing the sound insulator attaching screws
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Fig. 4: Once the sound insulator has been removed, the heater module can be accessed
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Fig. 5: Removing the heater module cover
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Fig. 6: Be careful not to allow any coolant to drain on the carpet when removing the heater core
Edited by Hammer Time on February 11 2006 at 2:04 PM
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