Tools Required
J 38185  Hose Clamp
Pliers
Removal Procedure
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to 
Cooling System Draining and Filling 
 in Engine Cooling.
 
- Remove the left wiper arm linkage nuts.
 
Reposition
 the left wiper arm linkage for access.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster and reposition.
 
- Remove the air cleaner cover and intake tube. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement 
 in Engine
Controls.
 
Important: Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables to prevent bending
 the cable housings.
- Disconnect the throttle and cruise control cables from the TBI mounting
 bracket.
 
- Remove the transmission fluid filler tube. Refer to 
Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement 
 in Automatic
 Transaxle - 4T65-E.
 
- Disconnect both of the
 heater hose clamps at the heater core using the J 38185 
.
 
- Remove the heater hoses from the heater core.
 
Important: Cap off the heater core inlet and outlet pipes to prevent coolant spilling
 inside of the vehicle.
- Cap off the heater core pipes.
 
- Remove the heater core cover. Refer to 
Heater Core Cover Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the heater core
 pipe retaining clamp screw.
 
- Remove the heater core from the HVAC module.
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the heater core to the HVAC module.
 
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the heater core
 pipe retaining clamp screw.
 
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).
- Install the heater core cover. Refer to 
Heater Core Cover Replacement 
.
 
- Install the heater hoses
to the heater core.
 
- Reposition the heater hose clamps to secure the hoses using the J 38185 
.
 
- Install the transmission fluid filler tube. Refer to 
Transmission Fluid Filler Tube and Seal Replacement 
 in Automatic
 Transaxle - 4T65-E.
 
- Install the air cleaner cover and intake hose. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement 
 in Engine
Controls.
 
- Connect the throttle and cruise control cables to the TBI mounting
 bracket.
 
- Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster .
 
- Install the left wiper arm linkage.
 
- Install the left wiper arm linkage nuts.
 
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Fill the coolant. Refer to 
Cooling System Draining and Filling 
 in Engine Cooling.