Where is the heater core on a Saturn Vue?
Replacing your Saturn Vue’s heater core may best be left in the hands of an expert. The core is located behind the right side dashboard, and you must disable several components on the dash instrument panel in order to access the core. Disable the Vue’s air bag system and disconnect the negative battery cable.
How does the heater in a Saturn work?
The heater core in your Saturn converts cool air into warm air by utilizing already heated coolant. The heater core has fins for air to pass through. It also has water tubes to let warm coolant cycle in and out. This process causes the air to heat as it blows into the passenger compartment.
What to look for when replacing a Saturn heater?
When replacing your Saturn’s heater core with a new one, look for the correct specifications in depth, height, width, and diameters to the inlet and outlet ducts. Disconnect the negative cable from the Saturn’s battery.
How do you replace a gas heater core?
Remove the heater core by grabbing it at the end tanks. Install the replacement heater core and reconnect the pipe seal, core cover and heater duct. Spray soapy water on the dash seal and core pipe openings to help installation. Replace and reinstall all connections and components of the instrument panel.
Replacing your Saturn Vue’s heater core may best be left in the hands of an expert. The core is located behind the right side dashboard, and you must disable several components on the dash instrument panel in order to access the core. Disable the Vue’s air bag system and disconnect the negative battery cable.
What kind of reliability does a Saturn Vue have?
Learn more about car Reliability. The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Saturn Vue owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement. “The problem came up, seemingly, without warning.
Are there any recalls on the 2008 Saturn Vue?
Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2008 Saturn Vue has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
What does an X mean on a Saturn Vue?
An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year. Learn more about car Reliability. The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2008 Saturn Vue owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.