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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CRUZE L4-1.4L TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGHEATER CORESERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.4L Turbo
Heater Core: Service and Repair
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.4L TurboSECTION Service and Repair
Heater Core Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill).
2. Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module - driver side. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side.
3. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
4. Remove instrument panel bolt (1).
5. Remove heater core cover bolt (1) and heater core cover (2).
6. Remove the 2 heater core clamps (2).
7. Remove the 2 heater core tubes (3).
8. Remove the heater core (1).
9. Change the 2 heater core tube sealing rings.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the heater core (1).
2. Install the 2 heater core tubes (3).
3. Tighten the 2 heater core clamps (2).
4. Install the heater core cover bolt (1) and heater core cover (2).
5. Install instrument panel bolt (1).
6. Install the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
7. Install the inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module - driver side. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side.
8. Bleed the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill).
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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.