Defender. Manual — part 209

16. Disconnect the defrost duct blend door control cable.

Release the clip.

17. Disconnect the footwell duct blend door control cable.

Release the clip.

18. Release the grommet from the bulkhead.

19. Disconnect the de-icing switch electrical connector.

20. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing.

20. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing.

Remove the 4 nuts.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).

2. Tighten to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).

3. Connect the battery ground cable.

For additional information, refer to:

Battery Connect

(414-01

Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

Heating and Ventilation - Heater Core Housing

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

For additional information, refer to:

Battery Disconnect and

Connect

(414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General

Procedures).

2. Disconnect the heater core hoses.

Using a suitable pipe clamp, clamp the heater hoses.

Release the 2 clips.

3. Remove the instrument panel.

For additional information, refer to:

Instrument Panel

(501-12

Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).

4. NOTE: Make sure the clips are discarded.

Remove the audio unit support bracket.

Remove and discard the 5 clips.

5. Remove the LH demister duct.

Remove the clip.

6. Release the LH defrost vent duct.

Remove the screw.

7. Remove the LH defrost vent duct.

Remove the clip.

8. Remove the RH demister duct.

Remove the clip.

9. Release the RH defrost vent duct.

Remove the screw.

10. Remove the RH vent duct.

Remove the clip.

11. Remove the center register duct.