Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
After loosening the nuts and bolts, remove the main crash pad and cowl cross bar assembly altogether.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit ")
Remove the shower duct [LH] (A) after loosening the screw.

Fig 1: Locating Shower Duct (LH) With Screw
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Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 2: Locating Heater Core Cover With Mounting Screws
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Pull out the heater core (A) from the heater unit.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Heater Core From Heater Unit
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Install in the reverse order of removal.