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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the HVAC module. Refer to HVAC MODULE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Remove the heater core outlet cover screws.
  3. Remove the heater core outlet cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Heater Core Outlet Cover
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  4. Remove the heater core cover screws.
  5. Remove the heater core cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Heater Core Cover
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  6. Remove and discard the seals (1,2,3) from the heater core cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Seals From Heater Core Cover
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  7. Remove and discard the heater core outer seal (5) from the heater core.
    Fig 4: Removing Heater Core Outer Seal From Heater Core
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  8. Remove the heater core retaining clamp screw (1).
  9. Remove the heater core retaining clamp.
  10. Remove the heater core pipe retainer clamp screw (2).
    Fig 5: Identifying Heater Core Retaining Clamp Screws
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  11. Remove the heater core from the HVAC module case - lower.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Core From HVAC Module Case - Lower
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  12. Remove and discard the heater core lower seal (4) from the HVAC module case - lower.
    Fig 7: Removing Heater Core Lower Seal From HVAC Module Case - Lower
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  13. Remove and discard the heater core center seal (3) from the HVAC module case - lower.
    Fig 8: Removing Heater Core Center Seal From HVAC Module Case - Lower
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  14. Remove and discard the heater core upper seal (2) from the HVAC module case - lower.
    Fig 9: Removing Heater Core Upper Seal From HVAC Module Case - Lower
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  15. Remove and discard the heater core side seals (1) from the HVAC module case - lower.
    Fig 10: Removing Heater Core Side Seals From HVAC Module Case - Lower
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  16. Remove the heater core pipe retainer clamp from the heater core pipes.

    Using a flat bladed tool, release the retaining tab and open the clamp.

    Fig 11: Removing Heater Core Pipe Retainer Clamp From Heater Core Pipes
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