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  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 3QF-819-030
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 3QF-819-030

    $37.07 MSRP: $51.49
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    • Atlas | 2018-2024 | Launch Edition, Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 3QF-819-031-A
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 3QF-819-031-A

    $39.59 MSRP: $54.99
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    • Atlas | 2018-2024 | Launch Edition, Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 3QF-819-031
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 3QF-819-031

    $12.76 MSRP: $20.92
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    • Atlas | 2018-2020 | Launch Edition, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2019 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 561-819-031-C
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 561-819-031-C

    $94.00 MSRP: $131.65
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    • Replaces: 561-819-031-B, 561-819-031-A
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 2012-2019 | #PinkBeetle, Base, Classic, Coast, Denim, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, Fleet Edition, GSR, R-Line, R-Line S, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL, TDI, Turbo, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
    • Passat | 2012-2022 | GT, Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TDI SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 5WA-819-031
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 5WA-819-031

    $126.13 MSRP: $176.65
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    • Other Name: Heater Core
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Arteon | 2019-2023 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 701-820-031
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 701-820-031

    $172.54 MSRP: $241.65
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    • EuroVan | 1999-2003, 1997, 1995, 1993 | Camper, CL, GL, GLS, MV | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 701-819-032
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 701-819-032

    $175.81 MSRP: $246.23
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    • EuroVan | 1999-2003, 1997, 1995, 1993 | Camper, CL, GL, GLS, MV | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 1K0-819-031-E
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 1K0-819-031-E

    $215.38 MSRP: $301.65
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    • CC | 2015-2017 | Executive, Executive 4 Motion, R-Line, R-Line Executive, Sport, Trend, V6 Executive 4Motion | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • Eos | 2009-2016 | Executive, Final Edition, Komfort, Lux, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • GTI | 2010-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2010-2014 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
    • Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2012-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan Limited | 2017-2018 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 1H1-819-031-B
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    Volkswagen Core Part Number: 1H1-819-031-B

    $95.37 MSRP: $133.57
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    • Other Name: Heater Core; Core
    • Replaces: 1H1-819-031-A, 191-819-031-F
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 1998 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Cabrio | 1995-2002 | Base, GL, GLS, GLX, High Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Corrado | 1990-1994 | G60, SLC | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Golf | 1996-1999, 1994, 1985-1992 | Base, GL, GLS, GT, GTI, GTI 16-Valve, GTI 8-Valve, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Jetta | 1984-1999 | Base, Carat, Celebration Edition, City, GL, GLI, GLI 16-Valve, GLS, GLX, GT, Jazz, K2, Limited Edition, TDI, Trek, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Passat | 1990-1997 | CL, GL, GLS, GLX, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 701-819-031-A
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    Volkswagen Core Part Number: 701-819-031-A

    $179.68 MSRP: $251.65
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    • Other Name: Heater Core; Core
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • EuroVan | 1999-2000, 1997, 1995, 1993 | Camper, CL, GL, GLS, MV | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 7L0-819-032-A
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 7L0-819-032-A

    $221.33 MSRP: $309.99
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    • Replaces: 7L0-819-032
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Touareg | 2004-2010 | Base, TDI, V6, V8, VR6 | 10 Cyl 5.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 1J1-819-031-B
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    Volkswagen Core Part Number: 1J1-819-031-B

    $222.52 MSRP: $311.65
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    • Other Name: Heater Core; Blower Motor, Core
    • Replaces: 1J1-819-031-A
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Beetle | 1999-2010 | 2.5, Base, GL, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, S, SE, Sport, TDI, Turbo S | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
    • Cabriolet | 1985-1993 | Base, Bestseller, Boutique, Carat, Classic, Etienne Aigner, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf | 1999-2006 | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Jetta | 1999-2005 | GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
    • Quantum | 1984-1988 | Base, GL, Syncro, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
    • R32 | 2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
    • Rabbit | 1984 | GL, GTI, L, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.6 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 1.7 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Rabbit Convertible | 1984 | Base, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Scirocco | 1984-1988 | 16-Valve, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 3C0-819-031-A
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 3C0-819-031-A

    $222.52 MSRP: $311.65
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    • Replaces: 3C0-819-031
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • CC | 2009-2017 | 4 Motion, Executive, Executive 4 Motion, Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, Luxury, R-Line, R-Line Executive, Sport, Sport Plus, Trend, V6 Executive 4Motion, VR6, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • Eos | 2007-2016 | 2.0T, 3.2, Base, Executive, Final Edition, Komfort, Lux, Sport, Turbo, VR6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
    • GTI | 2006-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Fahrenheit, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2010-2014 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
    • Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Passat | 2006-2010 | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
    • R32 | 2008 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
    • Rabbit | 2006-2009 | 2.5, S | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2009-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan Limited | 2017-2018 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 5Q0-819-031-B
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 5Q0-819-031-B

    $222.52 MSRP: $311.65
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    • Replaces: 5Q0-819-031
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Arteon | 2019-2023 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • GTI | 2015-2024 | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf | 2015-2021 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
    • Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
    • Golf R | 2022-2023, 2015-2019 | 20th Anniversary Edition, Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
    • Jetta | 2019-2024 | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • Tiguan | 2018-2024 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
    • e-Golf | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, SE, SEL Premium | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 7L0-819-031
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 7L0-819-031

    $222.52 MSRP: $311.65
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    • Touareg | 2004-2010 | Base, TDI, V6, V8, VR6 | 10 Cyl 5.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 8D1-819-030-B
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 8D1-819-030-B

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    • Replaces: 8D1-819-030-A
    Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
    • Passat | 1998-2005 | 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 3D0-898-030
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 3D0-898-030

    $215.38 MSRP: $301.65
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    • Phaeton | 2004-2006 | V8, W12 | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 5C0-819-031
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 5C0-819-031

    $229.66 MSRP: $321.65
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    • Jetta | 2010-2018 | Base, GLI, GLI SE, GLI SEL, Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 7B0-819-031-B
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 7B0-819-031-B

    $192.91 MSRP: $270.18
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    • Replaces: 7B0-819-031
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    • Routan | 2009-2014 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
  • Volkswagen Heater Core - 7P0-819-031
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    Volkswagen Heater Core Part Number: 7P0-819-031

    $235.61 MSRP: $329.99
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    • Touareg | 2011-2017 | Hybrid, TDI, TDI Executive, TDI Lux, TDI R-Line, TDI Sport, V6 Executive, V6 Lux, V6 R-Line, V6 Sport, V6 Wolfsburg, VR6, X | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Heater Core

The Volkswagen Heater Core is a perfect example of how every VW part is striving for smart efficiency. The Heater Core rapidly converts additional engine heat into a steady flow of warm air that clears up glass and keeps everyone comfortable. Since 1937, the brand has been dreaming about a reliable car for the people, and that dream can be seen today in the sleek design of the MQB platform, the peppy TSI turbo engine, and the intuitive digital cockpits that make driving easy and fun. From the iconic Beetle to modern ID electric models, VW offers clean style, robust engineering, and useful technology such as park assist and MIB touchscreens, all designed to provide drivers with confidence and value. Electric ventures like the ID.3 and ID.4 show VW can combine the old with the new and innovative, while direct fuel injection and head-up displays make daily travel a smooth, safe affair. Just as the brand unifies different vehicles to one thoughtful philosophy, the Heater Core serves every brand cabin with the same reliable purpose. Acting like a small second radiator, this component is located under the dashboard, running coolant through its metal tubes and fins while the blower fan blows air across them, absorbing heat before it reaches passengers. Older slide controls or newer electromechanical climate systems all use the same basic design, allowing any model to benefit from quick warmth, less window fog, and an additional outlet for shedding engine heat during hard driving.

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Volkswagen Heater Core Parts and Q&A

  • Q: What precautions should be taken when disconnecting the battery and removing the heater core on Volkswagen Jetta?
    A:
    In case the battery is removed, a number of systems have to be re-trained before they could have been functional. The first step is to take the engine cover off and unplug the cable on the negative terminus of the battery. Cooling system should be emptied and fresh coolant should be preserved to be reused, and the used antifreeze should be disposed in an effective manner. The next step is to remove battery and battery tray and identify the heater hoses, then loosen the locking clips and loosen the hoses at the core of heater inlet and outlet at the engine side of firewall and ensure that they are now attached to their original positions to ensure that the system functions. Squeegee the heater core tubes as much as possible then seal off the open tubes with a suction gun. Disassemble the lower side trim panels of the center console, as well as the user knee bolster and bracket of the driver. In models with an auxiliary heating element, remove the connector wire of the heating element and the ground wire and then remove the heating element after making sure that it is cool to prevent an accident like burns. Cover the carpeting using plastic and rags to avoid spillages of the coolant. Disconnect core coolant tubes by pushing the tab on the upper line clamp up, and screw-type clamp on the lower line up preparing to spill coolant. Once the heater core cover fasteners are loosened and the cover has been removed, the heater core should be drawn out of the housing when all the available coolant is emptied. Installation is the opposite of removal, however, the heater core pipes and core have to be surrounded by installed insulating or sealing material of the original. The last step is to refill and bleed the cooling system and then to check the engine operation.
  • Q: How to remove and replace the heater core on Volkswagen Passat?
    A:
    It involves the complete process of taking the instrument panel off in order to reach the heater core which is very long and especially challenging to a novice. To start with, have the air conditioner emptied by a dealership or car repair shop. Empty the cooling system and remove battery cables, with the latter potentially leading to problems with driveability and warning lights, which will have to be resolved with the help of a scan tool. Unscrew heater hoses at heater core inlet and outlet and replace with open fittings and cut off hoses which are stuck in place. Get rid of the air conditioning lines, evaporator core fittings, firewall. Once the instrument panel has been removed, the passenger side airbag and the center console support brace, as well as the upper and lower air ducts of the heating/air conditioning unit should be removed. Break the electrical connections on either side of the instrument panel, loosen the steering column lower pinch bolt, and the bolts that hold the cross beam center support braces. After the unbolt to the door pillars is removed, the cross beam can be removed together with the heating/air conditioning unit and steering column. Lastly, loosen the screws holding the heater core and inspect the screws with your fingers before removing the heater core out of the unit. To install, use the reverse action by replacing all the steps that have been taken out, previous insulating or sealing materials that are around the heater core pipes and core should be put back, the cooling system should be refilled and bled and the engine should be started to confirm it is operating properly.

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