Special Tools

J-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .



2. Disconnect both of the heater hose clamps (1) at the heater core using the J-38185 pliers .
3. Remove the heater hoses from the heater core (2).

Note: Cap off the heater core inlet and outlet pipes to prevent coolant spilling inside of the vehicle.

4. Cap off the heater core pipes.
5. Remove the heater core cover. Refer to Heater Core Cover Replacement .



6. Remove the heater core pipe clamp screw (1).
7. Remove the heater core (3).

1. Install the heater core (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the heater core pipe clamp screw (1) and tighten to 1.2 N·m (11 lb in) .
3. Install the heater core cover. Refer to Heater Core Cover Replacement .



4. Install the heater hoses to the heater core (2).
5. Reposition the heater hose clamps (1) to secure the hoses using the J-38185 pliers .
6. Fill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .