Heater Assembly

Replacement

SRS wire harnesses are routed near the heater.
CAUTION:
•   All SRS electrical wiring harnesses are covered with yellow outer insulation.
•   Before disconnecting the SRS wire harness, install the
short connector on the airbag, (see page 23-273).
•   Replace the entire affected SRS harness assembly if
it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.

1. When the engine is cool, drain coolant from the radiator (section 10).

A WARNING
•   Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot; the coolant is under pressure and could severely scald you.
•   Keep hands away from the radiator fan. The fan may start automatically without warning and run for up to 15 minutes even after the engine is turned off.

2. Snap open the cable clip and disconnect the heater valve cable from the heater valve.

3. Disconnect the heater hoses at the heater.
CAUTION: Radiator coolant will damage paint. Quickly rinse any spilled coolant from painted surfaces.

NOTE: Coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected, drain it into a clean drip pan.