2. Remove the trim around the gear shift lever by lifting up the new cover and sliding the trim back. Underneath it are 2 screws that secure the rear of the center console. Remove the screws.
3. Remove 2 screws (one on each side), securing the front part of the center console. Remove the console by disconnecting the corresponding wiring.
4. Disconnect and remove the heater control panel as described in the relevant section. Unscrew 5 screws and remove the rheostat, disconnecting the wiring from it.
5. Clamp the water hoses at the heater core connections and disconnect the hoses (be prepared for some coolant to spill when doing this). Disconnect the control cable from the core valve.
6. Disconnect the vacuum tubes from the damper actuators; the tubes are different colors and marked to prevent confusion:
- J — yellow
- N — black
- R — red
- V - green
7. Remove the heater air ducts and disconnect the power wires of the blower motor. Disconnect the green wire harness from its common connector on the left side of the heater (the order in which these wires are connected to the connector contacts does not matter).
8. Remove the console mounting bracket located at the bottom of the heater and unscrew the bolt located under the bracket.
9. Unscrew 2 nuts (one on each side), securing the top of the heater.
10. Disconnect the remaining wires, tubes, cables, etc. and pull the heater out.
11. Now, if desired, you can remove the heater core or actuators (see photo).
12. The heater is installed in reverse order. Upon completion, add coolant to the system and bleed it.