Section 46 (HVAC System (Service Information)): Plumbing: Core-Heater: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
The heater core (1) is mounted into the driver side of HVAC air distribution housing (2), located behind the instrument panel. The heater core is a heat exchanger made of rows of tubes and fins and is secured to the air distribution housing by a plastic retaining bracket (3). The heater core tubes (4) are attached to the side of the heater core and are secured to the HVAC housing by a removable flange (5).
The heater core can be serviced in the vehicle without removing the instrument panel.