The regular parts stores "do not carry the right size A/C heater core and with the correct ends with the A/C ". Hardcore Ford Truck Fanatic. He since moved on to learn a few things about coefficient of drag, G-forces, toe-heel shifting, and how to work the crazy infotainment system in some random weekly driver. Changing the Heater Core on a GMC Syclone. Not sure if it's any help, like I said I did this on my 96 with the older dash. Nuts/bolts that hold the column to the dash assembly. The core's coiled tube, a heat exchanger between the cabin air and the coolant, transports the car's excellent coolant. Remove the screw, and carefully pull it out from under the dash.
The reason the A/C system is drained is because on '69 and older Chevrolets, the A/C lines are routed through the passenger-side inner fender panel. ECM: 1 x 9/32mm hex screw. The steam can also quickly spread through your ventilation system making it very difficult to remove the odor. That you missed, then remove the HVAC plenum from the vehicle. Unplug and Remove the ECM. Again use your cell. It is a such a common problem with our trucks that theories have arisen to explain the cause. To deactivate the side airbag, turn off the SRS system. Removing heater core without removing dash chevy. Now it's time to remove the bolts and screws that cover the heater core. With all the dread associated with having to change the heater core, I've been very trouble free. There is some sticky foam stripping in the joint between the rest of the ducting and the cover, Cut it at the bottom(under the dash), and at the top (from the radio cavity).
I changed mine on my 96 without removing the dash but in 98 they updated the dash so i am unsure if it can be done the same way. From 1970 on up, it's not an issue. That means you'll have to remove the dash as well as the heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) system to reach it. All you have to do is remove all the bolts and wrestle with it a bit in order to get it out.
The smell of coolant is a certain indicator of radiator fluid leakage. The HVAC unit to make sure seals and gaskets are reusable and in good condition, reassemble the HVAC plenum accordingly. Radio: 2 x small hex screws. I currently have it disconnected so that I can drive my 60 around. Be sure to disconnect the two hoses inside the engine bay that are attached to the two pipes coming from the heater box thru the firewall. Am i missing some bolts/screws. Remove the Heater core's tube support ( 1 - 7mm hex screw). Truck: 1998 F-150 4x4 Super Cab 5 speed 4. Removing heater core without removing dash chéry lès. The liquid is coolant, also known as antifreeze, and it can damage your car. Your car can have a sickeningly sweet odor. Mainly just to up my stats and so I could clear up some memory on my phone. It seems like we had to unbolt half of the vehicle in order to gain access to it, but we did it. Disconnect the Heater Vent Hoses that are connected to the top of the cover.
Take out the three 10mm mounting bolts from the communication interface module. Yes, I did a search here and found the 20 page long instructions for removing/replacing the heater core. To sealing gaskets from the firewall to the plenum). Remove the handle assembly by pushing on the release tabs on the upper side of the air vents. A heater core leak has a variety of negative impacts and can eventually harm your car. Sure, that isn't the best for the environment and it can make a mess in your driveway or the parking lot at work, but at the end of the day as long as you keep your fluids topped off, you can keep driving your vehicle relatively comfortably. This will allow the column. Set the halves together again and make sure the two or three dowel pins line up until the halves seat together. The heater box is ready for removal. Dash Removal Required for this Chevy Heater Core Replacement | Auto Repair | Car Repair Shops | Lynchburg VA. Nope, just made it worse. It would be best if you unscrewed the 7mm vent register fasteners. I found a spot of coolant on my passenger side floor and realized immediately that it was the tell-tale sign my heater core was about to puke its contents all over the inside of my truck. So best of luck, hopefully your new heater core will be trouble free.
Just replaced my heater core---- in about 1 hour (and I have a broken collar bone--- so basically 1 1/2 hands, one person, in the tiniest one car garage). Take out the top dashboard trim. DarrenCOS wrote:I had the same problem with mine. By the way, this is on my 1997 F-150 4. Previous trucks: 02 F-150 SuperCrew XLT, 11 F-150 EcoBoost Lariat, 07 Ranger, 01 SuperCrew, 98 SuperCab 4x4. Other Fords owned: 00 Taurus, 96 T-Bird, 95 Escort GT, 93 Mustang 5. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. I have a 96 S10 what steps did you take to replace your heater core without removing the dash. When the system is fully drained, tighten up the petcock, and replace the airbox. Removing heater core without removing dash chevy cruze. How To Replace A Silverado Heater Core Without Removing Dash. To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.
It will work, just pull rearward/out on the box and the dash- you wont hit or hurt anything, keep pressure on the dash up and out all the while- the box will simply slide out and down toward the passenger side. Replace The Bad Heater Core. Heater core removal tips - Interior Tech. Pictures provided by: – By JAK SIE MASZ – Licesned By Creative Commons Via Flickr – Original Link. Contact: However if you decide to cut up the firewall or some crazy method please post pics, maybe your way would become the new shortcut method LOL. Changing The Heater Core on a GMC Syclone. It is best to first talk about this part and its function before discussing how to remove it.
Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... I bought it for $500 a couple weeks ago and found that the heater core had been bypassed with a single hose- my ASSumption was that the heater core must leak, but I had a vague thought in the back of my mind that it might happen to just be plugged- this based on the many posts about plugged or clogged heater cores- seems to be a common problem. Douse with your choice of fabric de-stinkers like FaBreeze. The hoses are not leaking. What should you know about the 2000 Silverado heater core? This light gets hot, and will burn your arm quite nicely (my second syclone related injury). Andrew, I'm going to try replacing my heater core this weekend.. Keep an eye out for anything. Heater Core Cover: 6 x 7mm hex screw. I have assembly manual, i still haven't found anything relevant to it. Remove ECM (1 - 9/32 hex screw). Joined: Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:15 pm.
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:17 pm. Joined: Sat Aug 21, 2004 6:58 pm. Any tips would be appreciated. This is not a job i look forward to tackling again. I can tell you that the coolant in the resiviour was stll very warm.
There are 3 screws on each side of the dash by the door- remove all 6 of these. Many thanks for your time i'll keep you posted. THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH DO NOT HAVE TO BE REMOVED AT ALL!!!
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