Purpose
The heater core heats passing air.
Function
A portion of the engine coolant is taken into the heater core to heat the air passing through the heater core.

Construction
The heater core consists of a tube which passes engine coolant, and the heat radiation fin.

Operation
The engine coolant warmed by the engine heat is sent to the heater core.
The air blown by the blower motor is warmed up by heat exchange when it passes through the heat radiation fin of the heater core.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Heater Control [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Heater Core InspectionPositive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose while the engine is idling.
If vacuum is not applied to the ventilation hose, perform the p ...
Starter [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
The starter rotates the crankshaft via the ring gear and it serves as a trigger
to start the engine.
Construction
The starter is installed to the rear part of the engine on the left side.
The starter is a coaxial reduction type which can obt ...
Side Sill Panel Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
Side sill (front side)
1. Rough cut the 2 locations indicated by (A) shown in the figure.
2. Drill the 18 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure.
3. Remove the cabin side outer frame (outer side sill).
Side sill (component)
1. Rough cut the 3 l ...