I need to know how to do the heater core in a

Oct 19, 2009

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Heater core to the heater case assembly
     
   • Access cover to the heater assembly and the cover screws
     
   • Heater assembly to the vehicle
     
   • Heater assembly-to-chassis screws and torque them to 40 inch lbs. (4.5 Nm)
     
   • The stud, working inside the heater case assembly; the stud is located behind the blower motor resistor
     
   • Blower motor resistor
     
   • Heater assembly studs, working inside the engine compartment, and torque them to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm)
     
   • Vacuum hoses
     
   • Air inlet assembly, if equipped
     
2. Install the instrument panel as follows:
   
   • Rest the instrument panel on the lower pivot studs.
     
   • Attach the electrical connections.
     
   • Install but do not tighten the 4 upper instrument panel support screws.
     
   • Install the left and right panel pivot bolts. Tighten the bolts to 102 inch lbs. (11.5 Nm).
     
   • Install the panel lower support bolt. Tighten the bolt to 102 inch lbs. (11.5 Nm).
     
   • Tighten the upper support screws to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
     
   • Install the windshield defroster grille and the speaker grilles.
     
   • Install the radio and storage compartment assembly (if equipped).
     
   • If removed, install the instrument cluster.
     
   • Install the heater and/or air conditioning control assembly.
     
   • Attach the electrical connections to the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
     
   • Place the trim plate in position and install its retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
     
   • Place the steering column into position and install its retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
     
   • Attach the lighter electrical connection and the lap cooler duct to the knee bolster.
     
   • Place the knee bolster into position and install its retaining screws. Tighten the Torx® head screws to 80 inch lbs. (9 Nm) and the hex head screws to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
     
   • Place the courtesy lamp in position and install its screws. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
     
   • Place the instrument panel center sound insulator in position. Install the screws that attach the center sound insulator to the knee bolster, instrument panel and the floor duct. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
     
   • Install the screw that attaches the center sound insulator to the heater assembly. Tighten the screw to 13 inch lbs. (1.5 Nm).
     
   • Install the remote control door lock receiver module to the instrument panel left side sound insulator.
     
   • Attach the door lock receiver electrical connection.
     
   • Install the nut that attaches the left side sound insulator to the accelerator pedal bracket. Tighten the nut to 35 inch lbs. (4 Nm).
     
   • Install the screw that attaches the left side sound insulator to cowl panel. Tighten the screw to 13 inch lbs. (1.5 Nm).
     
   • Install the screws that attach the left side sound insulator to knee bolster. Tighten the screw to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
     
   • Feed the DLC through the hole in the sound insulator, place the DLC in position and install its retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 21 inch lbs. (2.4 Nm).
     
   • Install the right side sound insulator and tighten the screws
     
   • Connect the parking brake release cable to the lever.
     
   • Enable the air bag system.
     
3. Install the heater hoses to the heater core.
   
4. Refill the cooling system.
   
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
   
6. Run the engine to normal operating temperatures; then, check the climate control operation and check for leaks.