Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the engine coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Using the J 43181
disconnect the inlet heater hose from the heater core.
- 2.1. Install the J 43181 to the heater core pipe.
- 2.2. Close the tool around the heater core pipe.
- 2.3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
- 2.4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the inlet hose from the heater core.
- Using the J 43181
disconnect the surge tank outlet hose from the heater core.
- 3.1. Install the J 43181 to the heater core pipe.
- 3.2. Close the tool around the heater core pipe.
- 3.3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
- 3.4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the surge tank outlet hose from the heater core.
- Remove the accumulator. Refer to Accumulator Replacement .
- Remove the instrument panel carrier. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CARRIER REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the HVAC module drain hose.
- Disconnect the electrical harnesses and the ground connections from the HVAC module.
- Remove the nuts (4) from the HVAC module (2).
- Remove the bolts (3) from the HVAC module (2).
- Remove the HVAC module (2) from the vehicle (1).