Why is there radiator smelling water on the passenger side floor? Check the details...

2000 SUBARU OUTBACK
177,000 MILES
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After the car runs 2 minutes there is a gurgling/bong rip sound behind the dash on passenger side. I can't see the water dripping or running, but it's very damp on the pass floor mat. After a few minutes of gurgling, the sound goes away completely. Any help or input much appreciated. I just got the car used and found this problem. Thanks.
Nov 30, 2011 at 4:43 AM
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Heater core is leaking.
HEATER UNIT
NOTE: Includes heater core.
Removal
Disconnect ground cable from battery. Remove air cleaner case. Release heater hose clamps in
engine compartment to remove the hoses.
1.
Remove the A/C unit. See A/C UNIT . Using a Torx(R) wrench, remove the AIRBAG control
unit. See Fig. 9 .
2.
3. Disconnect AIRBAG main harness connector, near steering support beam. See Fig. 10 .
4. Loosen support beam bolts and nuts and remove support beam. Disconnect servo connector.
5. Remove heater unit bolts and nuts and remove heater unit. See Fig. 11 .
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedures.
Fig. 9: Identifying Airbag Control Unit
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Fig. 10: Locating Airbag Main Harness Connector
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Fig. 11: Locating Heater Unit Bolts
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Nov 30, 2011 at 5:01 AM