Removal and Installation

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Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Heater Hoses From Heater Core
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Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Vacuum Harness Connector
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Remove the lower retaining nuts.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Retaining Nuts
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Remove the upper retaining nuts and remove the plenum chamber.

Fig 4: Locating Upper Retaining Nuts
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.
Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .