REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.



NOTE: PTC heater shown removed from distribution housing for clarity.


1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).

NOTE: To disconnect the wire harness connector from the heater unit, pull downward on the connector lock while pulling the connector away from the heater unit.


3. Disengage the wire connector lock (2) that secures the wire harness connector (1) to the positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heater unit (3) located on the left side of the HVAC air distribution housing and disconnect the connector from the heater.

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.


4. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the PTC heater unit (2) to the left side of the HVAC air distribution housing (3).
5. Carefully remove the PTC heater unit from the air distribution housing by pulling it straight out of the housing.