Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the floor console side cover [LH] (A).

Fig 1: Removing Floor Console Side Cover (LH)
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Disconnect the PTC heater connector (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting PTC Heater Connector
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Remove the PTC heater core (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 3: Removing PTC Heater Core Mounting Screws (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Removing PTC Heater Core Mounting Screws (2 Of 2)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.