Heater Core Replaement Instructions

1976 - 86 CJ Models

 

Removal

1 - Drain approximately two quarts or more of coolant from the radiator. I usually just drain the whole radiator since I'm probably due for a coolant change anyhow.

2 - Disconnect the heater hoses, might be a good time to replace them with new.

3 - Disconnect damper door control cables.

4 - Disconect blower motor wire, usually located in the engine compartment, on the firewall, below the battery tray.

6 - Remove nuts from heater housing studs, located on the firewall in the engine compartment.

7 - Remove heater housing assembly by tilting down to disengage from air inlet duct and pulling to the rear of the vehicle.

8 - Remove heater core from heater housing

 

Installation

1 - Install heater core in housing.

2 - Position heater unit and install attatching nuts.

3 - Connect water drain hose and defroster hose

4 - Connect blower motor wire

5 - Connect and adjust damper door control cables

6 - Connect heater hoses

7 - Refill coolant

8 - Check heater for proper operation.

 

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