Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2D Pickup, 2.2 5, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: Heater Core Outlet Cover & HVAC Module
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  1. Remove the HVAC module. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly ReplacementΒ .
  2. Remove the heater core outlet cover screws.
  3. Remove the heater core outlet cover.
  4. Fig 2: Heater Core Cover Screws
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  5. Remove the heater core cover screws.
  6. Remove the heater core cover.
  7. Fig 3: Heater Core Cover Cavity Seals (1,2,3)
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  8. Remove and discard the seals (1,2,3) from the heater core cover.
  9. Fig 4: Heater Core Outer Seal
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  10. Remove and discard the heater core outer seal (5) from the heater core.
  11. Fig 5: Heater Core Pipe Retainer Clamp & Screw
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  12. Remove the heater core retaining clamp screw (1).
  13. Remove the heater core retaining clamp.
  14. Remove the heater core pipe retainer clamp screw (2).
  15. Fig 6: Lower HVAC Module Case & Heater Core
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  16. Remove the heater core from the HVAC module case - lower.
  17. Fig 7: Lower HVAC Module Case & Heater Core Lower Seal
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  18. Remove and discard the heater core lower seal (4) from the HVAC module case - lower.
  19. Fig 8: Lower HVAC Module Case & Heater Core Center Seal
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  20. Remove and discard the heater core center seal (3) from the HVAC module case - lower.
  21. Fig 9: Lower HVAC Module Case & Heater Core Upper Seal
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  22. Remove and discard the heater core upper seal (2) from the HVAC module case - lower.
  23. Fig 10: Lower HVAC Module Case & Heater Core Side Seal
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  24. Remove and discard the heater core side seals (1) from the HVAC module case - lower.
  25. Fig 11: Heater Core Pipe Retainer Clamp
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  26. Remove the heater core pipe retainer clamp from the heater core pipes.

    Using a flat bladed tool, release the retaining tab and open the clamp.

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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