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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005EQUINOX FWD V6-3.4L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER CORESERVICE AND REPAIR
2005 Chevrolet Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN F
Heater Core: Service and Repair
2005 Chevrolet Equinox FWD V6-3.4L VIN FSECTION Service and Repair
HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
2. Remove the heater outlet hose clamp from the heater core.
3. Remove the heater outlet hose from the heater core.
4. Remove the heater inlet hose clamp from the heater core.
5. Remove the heater inlet hose from the heater core.
6. Remove the instrument panel retainer.
7. Remove the shift control.
8. Remove the heater duct screws.
9. Remove the heater duct.
10. Remove the heater core cover screws.
11. Remove the heater core cover.
12. Remove the heater core pipe cover screw.
13. Remove the heater core pipe cover.
14. Remove the heater core pipe foam seal.
15. Grasp the heater core at end tanks and remove heater core. Spray the perimeter of the heater core seal and the heater core pipes at the front of dash with a soap and water mixture to ease removal.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the heater core. Spray the perimeter of the heater core seal and the heater core pipes at the front of dash with a soap and water mixture to ease installation.
2. Install the heater core pipe seal.
3. Install the heater core pipe cover.
4. Install the heater core pipe cover screw.
Tighten the screw to 1 N.m (9 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
5. Spray the front of dash seal at the drain tube opening to aid in heater core cover installation.
6. Install the heater core cover.
7. Install the heater core cover screws.
Tighten the screw to 1 N.m (9 lb in).
8. Install the heater duct.
9. Install the heater duct screws.
Tighten the screw to 1 N.m (9 lb in).
10. Install the instrument panel retainer.
11. Install the shift control bracket.
12. Install the heater inlet hose to the heater core.
13. Install the heater inlet hose clamp to the heater core.
14. Install the heater outlet hose to the heater core.
15. Install the heater outlet hose clamp to the heater core.
16. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Cooling System.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.