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Heater Core Replacement Advice, 96 1500
Who has used this method, and anything you would add to, tips, etc?
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02-23-2007, 07:18 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Heater Core Replacement Advice, 96 1500
It finally warmed enough to tackle this. Here's what I learned.
1. Took me better part of the day, but I replaced all hoses, thermostat(alternator needs to be removed) and flush the entire system.(I had added stopleak when I first found it leaking) 2. I never could get the dash to pivot completely into the passengers seat. One screw located next to the ABS plastic cover bottom of dash. If you have 4x4, right infront of the shifter. Also, put the car in 4x4 all the way to the rear for dash clearance. 3. Found 2 more nuts holding the entire assembly, 1 is located upper right corner inside the cabin. The 2nd, my core had a grounding strap, had to remove the 2 nuts where it attaches to the assembly. 4. Had to disconnect 4 wire connectors behind the glove box. Wire harness on passenger side,(side panel) is tucked in, there is some slack to pull more wire. 5. Left the a/c connected, but it caused problems. Still couldn't move the assembly away from the firewall enough to clear to remove the core pipes from the firewall. 6. Used a somewhat chainsaw method. Directly above the pipes(in the cabin) is a lip that stops you from removing/reinstalling. Used a right angle grider with cutting wheel. Cut out about 4" of the lip. That allowed me the clearance. Total cost, core, hoses, thermo, coolant, about $150. Started about 9am, finished around 3pm. Took my time. Tools Needed that helped: Cordless drill with about 10" flex connector. Nut bit for the dash bolts. Phillps bit for the 3 screws that hold the core down. Side panels. Right angle grinder with metal cutting wheel. Hose clamp removal tool for those factory spring clamps. Razor knife for hose removal. They pretty much melted to the piping. Small 1/4" socket set, for the alternator wiring nuts. " " ", long extension to remove the computer from firewall. Assorted open end wrenches. Any questions, feel free to ask. Last edited by aleekat; 02-27-2007 at 05:07 PM. |
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