| Replacement |
| 1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. | Remove the heater and blower assembly. (Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") |
| 3. | Loosen the mounting screws and remove the driver's temperature control actuator (A).
|
| 4. | Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
|
| 5. | Pull out the heater core (A) from the heater unit.
|
| 6. | To install, reverse the removal procedure.
|
Replacement When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
DescriptionThe PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or the backside of the heater core.The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effective hybrid engine.
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF.2.Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector.3.Measure the resistance between terminal "+" and "-" of the evaporator temperature sensor.Specification Evaporator core temperature [°C (°F)] Resistance [KΩ]
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures • Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and Caution" before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries.