Heater Core: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

Remove the HVAC housing (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HOUSING-HVAC - REMOVAL) .
Disassemble the HVAC housing as necessary to access the heater core (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HOUSING-HVAC - DISASSEMBLY) .
NOTE: If the heater core insulator is deformed or damaged, it must be replaced.
Carefully lift the heater core and insulator out of the lower half of the HVAC housing. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Heater Core

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - HEATER CORE

2 - LOWER HVAC HOUSING