Rear Heater Unit: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

HINT:

At the time of installation, perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
DISCONNECT WATER HOSES FROM HEATER RADIATOR PIPES
1. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip along the hose.
2. Disconnect the water hoses.
  HINT:
  
  Collect the engine coolant in a container.
  
  Fig 1: Griping Claws Of Clip
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  1. At the time of installation.
    HINT:
    
    Push the water hose onto the heater radiator pipe to the second ridge on the pipe.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX
REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX COVER
REMOVE LOWER CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

Fig 2: Pushing Water Hose Onto Heater Radiator Pipe To Second Ridge On Pipe
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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH COVER
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
SLIDE FLOOR CARPET BACKWARD
REMOVE COOLER BRACKET
1. Remove the 4 bolts and cooler bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Cooler Bracket Bolts
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REMOVE REAR HEATER DUCT
1. Remove the bolt, screw and rear heater duct.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Heater Duct Bolt & Screw
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REMOVE REAR HEATER UNIT
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and rear heater unit.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Rear Heater Unit Bolts
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