96 blazer heater core removal

[mcasey]

I'm trying to remove the heater core in my 96 s10 blazer suv. The Chilton manual says I can pivot the dash down. Has anyone done this? Should I disable the airbag? I located and removed the top dash screws. After that I'm not sure what else has to go. The manual is vague except to say I need to lower the steering column. Can anyone fill me in on the rest? Please help.

[praterguys]

first remove speaker panels top of dash,then remove screws underneath.remove snap on vent on top of dash remove those screws also.take off all plastic covers at floor under dash.ok there are two bolts one on each sideunder sides of dash remove.now the steering column bolts are i think 5/8 you will have to remove these there are two of these.now when you take these off the dash will lower.under the R/S and L/S of dash you will see where the dash sits on hangers lift off both sides and you should be able to get to the heater core cover,remove cover and you will see core,there will be two core holder clips over the core. remove these,make sure hoses under hood are off heater core pipes or the core cannot pull out.if you have any more questions about this or anything else on your blazer just let me know and ill be happy to help.(good luck) Steve Prater