64 11 200 Removing and installing or replacing heater

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove airbag module on front passenger side. Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for model year 2002, or PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for model year 2003, or PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for model year 2004-05.
Remove instrument carrier. Refer to 62 21 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT CARRIER .
Remove heater controls. Refer to 64 11 333 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER CONTROLS (IHR AND IHKR) and/or 64 11 334 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER CONTROLS (IHKA) .
Remove storage compartment in instrument panel trim (driver's side). Refer to 51 16 392 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (DRIVER'S SIDE) .
Remove storage compartment in instrument panel trim (passenger side). Refer to 51 16 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM STORAGE TRAY (PASSENGER SIDE) .
Remove right glovebox. Refer to 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX .
Remove instrument panel trim. Refer to 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM (WITH CARRIER AND HEATER) .

Release screws (1), tightening torque, refer to 64 11 2AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim Retaining Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug (1) from holder (2) on cross-member.

Fig 3: View Of Plug In Cross-Member

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Release screws (1), tightening torque, refer to 64 11 3AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Screws

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Release screws (1), tightening torque, refer to 64 11 3AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 5: Locating Screws For Removal

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Vehicles With Automatic Air Conditioning Only:

Disconnect plug connection (1) for solar sensor.

Fig 6: View Of Plug Connection For Solar Sensor

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IMPORTANT: Two people are needed to remove the heater.

Remove heater from instrument panel trim.