Global Parts 8231386 HVAC Heater Core

Brand Global Parts 8231386
Fits Nissan, Subaru, INFINITI, Acura, and Mercury · 205 vehicles

Specific fit. Made for a precise application, not a universal part.

Aluminum construction. Lightweight material helps transfer heat efficiently.

Heater core function. Transfers heat from the cooling system into the cabin.

Cross-references APDI 9010385, APDI 9010395 and OSC 98002 for the same application. See all 38.

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Global Parts 8231386 Heater Core

Global Parts 8231386 is a specific-fit HVAC heater core for a wide range of Nissan, Infiniti, Subaru, Acura, and Mercury applications. Built from aluminum, it transfers heat from the engine cooling system into the cabin for dependable defrost and interior heat performance.

  • Specific-fit HVAC heater core for direct application matching
  • Aluminum construction for efficient heat transfer
  • Fits vehicles across 1989-2009 model years
  • Cross-references APDI 9010385 and Spectra Premium 93002 for the same application
  • Part number 8231386 for accurate catalog lookup

Application Coverage

This heater core fits 2008-2009 Nissan Maxima, N/A, and fits 2004-2007 Nissan Maxima, N/A. It also fits 2003-2006 Subaru Baja, N/A; 2002-2004 INFINITI I35, N/A; 2001-2004 Nissan Frontier, N/A; 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinder, N/A; 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada, N/A; 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, N/A; 1990-2004 Subaru Legacy, N/A; 2000-2004 Subaru Outback, N/A; 2001-2003 Acura CL, N/A; 1999-2003 Acura TL, N/A; 2002-2003 INFINITI QX4, N/A; 1989-2003 Nissan Maxima, N/A; 1999-2002 INFINITI G20, N/A; 1998-2002 Subaru Forester, N/A; 1996-2001 INFINITI I30, N/A; 1997-2001 INFINITI Q45, N/A; 1997-2001 INFINITI QX4, N/A; 2000-2001 Nissan Altima, N/A; 1996-2001 Nissan Pathfinder, N/A; 1993-2001 Subaru Impreza, N/A; 1998-2000 Nissan Frontier, N/A; 2000 Nissan Quest, N/A; 1993-1999 Mercury Villager, N/A; 1993-1999 Nissan Altima, N/A; 1993-1999 Nissan Quest, N/A; 1995-1999 Nissan Sentra, N/A; 1990 Nissan Sentra, N/A; 1995-1998 Nissan 200SX, N/A; 1993-1997 INFINITI J30, N/A; 1991-1996 INFINITI G20, N/A; 1991-1994 Nissan Sentra, N/A; and 1991-1993 Nissan NX, N/A.

What This Heater Core Does

  • Restores cabin heat when the original heater core is restricted or leaking
  • Helps correct weak defrost output caused by poor coolant-to-air heat transfer
  • Addresses coolant odor or dampness inside the HVAC case from a failed core
  • Supports stable interior temperature control in Nissan Maxima, Frontier, Pathfinder, and related models
  • Provides a replacement path for aging aluminum heater core assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Global Parts 8231386 is a specific-fit replacement with no adjustable pipe positioning. Several applications note that the HVAC heater core does not include inlet or outlet pipes, and some Nissan Frontier and Xterra applications require heater core tubes 8221324. Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and HVAC configuration before installation, especially on Nissan Maxima, Subaru Legacy, and INFINITI applications.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts supplies this heater core as an aluminum replacement component for direct-fit service use. Confirm part number 8231386 against the vehicle application and related cross-references before ordering.

This part fits 205 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2009NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/Aw/ Switch Port
2008NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/Aw/ Switch Port
2007NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/A
2006NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/A
2006SubaruBaja2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2005NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/A
2005SubaruBaja2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2004INFINITII353.5LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2004NissanFrontierExtended Cab Pickup2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2004NissanFrontierExtended Cab Pickup3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2004NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/A
2004NissanPathfinder3.5LV6N/A
2004NissanPathfinder Armada5.6LV8N/A
2004NissanXterra2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2004NissanXterra3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2004SubaruBaja2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2004SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2004SubaruOutback3.0LH6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2004SubaruOutback2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003AcuraCL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003AcuraTL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003INFINITII353.5LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003INFINITIQX43.5LV6N/A
2003NissanFrontierExtended Cab Pickup2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2003NissanFrontierExtended Cab Pickup3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2003NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003NissanPathfinder3.5LV6N/A
2003NissanXterra2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2003NissanXterra3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2003SubaruBaja2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003SubaruOutback3.0LH6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2003SubaruOutback2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002AcuraCL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002AcuraTL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002INFINITIG202.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002INFINITII353.5LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002INFINITIQX43.5LV6N/A
2002NissanFrontierExtended Cab Pickup2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2002NissanFrontierExtended Cab Pickup3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2002NissanMaxima3.5LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002NissanPathfinder3.5LV6N/A
2002NissanXterra2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2002NissanXterra3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2002SubaruForester2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002SubaruOutback3.0LH6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2002SubaruOutback2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001AcuraCL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001AcuraTL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001INFINITIG202.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001INFINITII303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001INFINITIQ454.1LV8N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001INFINITIQX43.5LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001NissanAltima2.4LL4N/A
2001NissanFrontier3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2001NissanFrontier2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2001NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001NissanPathfinder3.5LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001NissanXterra2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2001NissanXterra3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2001SubaruForester2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001SubaruImpreza2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001SubaruImpreza2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001SubaruOutback3.0LH6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2001SubaruOutback2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000AcuraTL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000INFINITIG202.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000INFINITII303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000INFINITIQ454.1LV8N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000INFINITIQX43.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000NissanAltima2.4LL4N/A
2000NissanFrontier2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000NissanFrontier3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000NissanPathfinder3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000NissanQuest3.3LV6N/A
2000NissanXterra2.4LL4N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2000NissanXterra3.3LV6N/ADoes Not Contain Inlet or Outlet Tubes; Use 8221324 Heater Core Tubes
2000SubaruForester2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000SubaruImpreza2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000SubaruImpreza2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
2000SubaruOutback2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999AcuraTL3.2LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999INFINITIG202.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999INFINITII303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999INFINITIQ454.1LV8N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999INFINITIQX43.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999MercuryVillager3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanAltima2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanFrontier2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanFrontier3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanPathfinder3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanQuest3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanSentra2.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999NissanSentra1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999SubaruForester2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999SubaruImpreza2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999SubaruImpreza2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1999SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998INFINITII303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998INFINITIQ454.1LV8N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998INFINITIQX43.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998MercuryVillager3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998Nissan200SX1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998Nissan200SX2.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998NissanAltima2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998NissanFrontier2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998NissanPathfinder3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998NissanQuest3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998NissanSentra2.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998NissanSentra1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998SubaruForester2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998SubaruImpreza2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998SubaruImpreza2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1998SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997INFINITII303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997INFINITIJ303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997INFINITIQ454.1LV8N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997INFINITIQX43.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997MercuryVillager3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997Nissan200SX1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997Nissan200SX2.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997NissanAltima2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997NissanPathfinder3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997NissanQuest3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997NissanSentra1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997SubaruImpreza1.8LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997SubaruImpreza2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1997SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996INFINITIG202.0LL4N/A
1996INFINITII303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996INFINITIJ303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996MercuryVillager3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996Nissan200SX1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996Nissan200SX2.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996NissanAltima2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996NissanPathfinder3.3LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996NissanQuest3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996NissanSentra1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996SubaruImpreza1.8LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996SubaruImpreza2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1996SubaruLegacy2.5LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995INFINITIG202.0LL4N/A
1995INFINITIJ303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995MercuryVillager3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995Nissan200SX1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995Nissan200SX2.0LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995NissanAltima2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995NissanQuest3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995NissanSentra1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995SubaruImpreza1.8LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995SubaruImpreza2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1995SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1994INFINITIG202.0LL4N/A
1994INFINITIJ303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1994MercuryVillager3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1994NissanAltima2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1994NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1994NissanQuest3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1994NissanSentra1.6LL4N/A
1994NissanSentra2.0LL4N/A
1994SubaruImpreza1.8LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1994SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1993INFINITIG202.0LL4N/A
1993INFINITIJ303.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1993MercuryVillager3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1993NissanAltima2.4LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1993NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1993NissanNX1.6LL4N/A
1993NissanNX2.0LL4N/A
1993NissanQuest3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1993NissanSentra1.6LL4N/A
1993NissanSentra2.0LL4N/A
1993SubaruImpreza1.8LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1993SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1992INFINITIG202.0LL4N/A
1992NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1992NissanNX1.6LL4N/A
1992NissanNX2.0LL4N/A
1992NissanSentra1.6LL4N/A
1992NissanSentra2.0LL4N/A
1992SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1991INFINITIG202.0LL4N/A
1991NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1991NissanNX1.6LL4N/A
1991NissanNX2.0LL4N/A
1991NissanSentra1.6LL4N/A
1991NissanSentra2.0LL4N/A
1991SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1990NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1990NissanSentra1.6LL4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1990SubaruLegacy2.2LH4N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
1989NissanMaxima3.0LV6N/AHVAC Heater Core does not include inlet or outlet pipes.
Directly replaces or cross-references 38 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
APDI — 9010385APDI — 9010395OSC — 98002Remy — 94819Spectra Premium — 93002UAC — HT399174C15-6012918-1116772130AE01072130FA00172130FA02179110S0KA0198737200191271400B000271400W000271400Z800271401E400271401M200271401N710271401W301271402W602271404Y900271407B000271407Z102271409Z302399174156012918111672714081L151290680112906802B714010Y00B714061J15F3XY18476AF3XY18476BHTR010051HTR010450