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Just take heater core hoses off and pour some radiator flush in with a funnel "slowly" let sit 10 min then use garden hose on 1 of the pipes to flush out core
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If you need to flush the core you would be better to change it. It would get flushed when you flush the entire system. Also try changing you thermostat that is the usual first cause of running hot or a bad water pump. Good Luck!
Jack up car.
Remove tires on back.
Remove Nut on top of each strut, located inside engine hatch.
Remove lower bolts from spindle.
Remove strut.
Use spring compressor to remove springs.
Reverse procedure to replace.
Replace it. Not a difficult job. Be careful the bracket on the V6 4spd. isn't strong so don't break it while loosening the slave cylinder retaining nuts.
Probably a clogged heater core. Orange coolant clots after a while. Should be replaced more often than recommended. If you have intermittent heat you might get lucky with a coolant system flush, otherwise you'll probably have to replace the heater core.
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