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 InspectionRefrigerant Pressure Sensor [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Purpose
The refrigerant pressure sensor detects the refrigerant pressure in the refrigerant
cycle.
Function
The refrigerant pressure sensor converts the detected refrigerant pressure
to an electric signal and sends it to the PCM.
Construction
The refriger ...
Starter Interlock Switch [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
The starter interlock switch mechanism prevents vehicle surge when the engine
is started, enhancing safety. The engine cannot be started unless the clutch
is depressed.
Construction
The mechanism is provided with a starter interlock switch on the circuit
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Speaker Grille Removal/Installation
Center Speaker Grille
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into shown in the figure and remove
hooks A in the direction of arrow (1).
2. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the center speaker grille
in the direction of arrow (2) while detaching hooks B.
3. ...