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You must remove the entire dash assembly.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 13, 2009

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It's a monster pain to get to them, but it's doable. Once you empty the trunk, you'll see 4 black knobs - approx 1.5 inches in diameter. You'll need to remove all of these (they just unscrew, but they are plastic, so be careful not to strip the threading) in order to access the rear light assembly.

They're in there snug, but once you find the appropriate sized socket (I wish I could recall well enough to tell you what size, b/c I remember that it WAS an odd size), you'll have to remove all 3 bolts and then push the whole assembly out from inside the trunk.

Once the assembly is out, you will see the rear of the sockets, which simply push and turn to get the lamps out of. As long as you have everything open, I suggest changing ALL of the lamps (brake, tail, and turn signal) on BOTH sides, since the lamp life for all of these is about the same and it's such a pain to get to them in the first place.

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Remove the silencer panel above the passenger's foot well and remove the glove box, that will give you access to the heater core from the inside. Remove the access cover and hoses from the engine compartment (easier to access from under the vehicle) and carefully remove the caulking / sealant. Make sure those surfaces are clean so you can apply the new sealant when you re-install the access cover. Clean out the air box as best you can before re-installation or you will never get rid of the coolant smell.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

The sound deadener under the carpet is probably trashed. Use a wet-vac to remove most of the fluid from the material and foot well, but you are better off replacing it as soon as possible before it rots and causes health problems.

Marcel Michaud

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  • Posted on Feb 01, 2011

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it must be cut away within the surrounding plastic circles and reinstalled with dealer blower install kit. It's not the worst thing GM has done for design, but it's pretty bad.

Anonymous

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I think you are opening up a can of worms and at the end of the day you will wish you had gone to a dealer and paid 15 bucks to have them do it. I have never seen a vehicle fuse box which requires special tools to get at, the thinking is that fuse replacement can be done fairly quickly, generally they even provide a little plastic puller tool for those without fingernails. There are however special tools for pulling inside trim panels without damage, if you must, go buy one of those.

If you google around you will find many little horror stories about do it yourself remote reprogramming. Put the jumper wire between these two connectors on the diagnostic interface, turn on the ignition, but do not start it and hold the button down on the remote for 4 seconds. Now tow the car to a dealer and spend hundreds!

I had a nice GM dealer reprogram a remote once for free as i had them change the oil and rotate the tires, plus they have a little meter thing which checks the remote so you know it is putting out a signal.

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  • Posted on Dec 30, 2011

SOURCE: installation instructions on heater core for 2008 Pontiac G6

I would go back to the manufacturer and ***** like hell. There is no way you should have to replace the heater core yet!

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel on 1986-89 vehicles as follows:
    1. Remove the four screws retaining the steering column opening cover, then remove the cover.
    2. Remove the sound insulator under the glove compartment by removing the two push nuts securing the insulator to the studs on the climate control case.
    3. Remove the steering column trim shrouds, then tag and disengage all electrical connections from the steering column switches.
    4. Remove the four screws at the steering column bracket to remove the steering column.
    5. Remove the screws retaining the lower left and radio finish panels, then remove the panels by snapping them out.
    6. Remove the cluster opening finish panel retaining screws. On Taurus remove the jam nut behind the headlight switch and the screw behind the clock or clock cover. Remove the finish panel by rocking the upper edge toward the driver.
    7. Disconnect the speedometer cable by reaching up under the instrument panel and pressing on the flat surface of the plastic connector. The panel can be removed with the cluster installed.
    8. Release the glove compartment assembly by depressing the side of the glove compartment bin and swinging the door/bin down.
    9. Using the steering column, cluster and glove compartment openings and by reaching under the instrument panel, tag and disengage all electrical connections, vacuum hoses, heater control cables and the radio antenna cable.
    10. Tag and disengage all underhood electrical connectors of the main wire loom. Disengage the rubber grommet from the dash panel and push the wire and connectors into the instrument panel area.
    11. Remove the right and left speaker opening covers by snapping them out.
    12. Remove the two lower instrument panel-to-cowl side retaining screws from the right and left side. Remove the instrument panel brace retaining screw from under the radio area. On Sable, remove the defroster grille by snapping it out.
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    2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder and, if equipped, remove the tilt lever.
    4. Remove the steering column trim shrouds. Tag and disengage all electrical connections from the steering column switches.
    5. Remove the four bolts and opening cover, and the two bolts and reinforcement from under the steering column.
    6. Disengage the insulator retainer and remove the insulator. Remove the four nuts and reinforcement from under the steering column.
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    2. Remove bolt at the steering column opening attaching the instrument panel to the brace. Remove instrument panel brace retaining bolt from under the radio area.
    3. Remove the sound insulator under the glove compartment by removing the two push nuts that secure the insulator to the studs on the climate control case.
    4. Disconnect the wires of the main wire loom in the engine compartment. Disengage the rubber grommet from the dash panel, then feed the wiring through the hole in the dash panel into the passenger compartment.
    5. Remove the right and left cowl side trim panels. Disconnect the wires from the instrument panel at the right and left cowl sides.
    6. Remove screw each from the left and right side retaining the instrument panel. Pull up to unsnap the right and left speaker opening covers and remove.
    7. Release the glove compartment assembly by depressing the side of the glove compartment bin and swinging the door/bin down.
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    9. Close the glove compartment door, support the panel and remove the three screws attaching the top of the instrument panel to the cowl top and disconnect any remaining wires. Remove the panel from the vehicle.
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  2. Disconnect and plug the heater hoses at the heater core. Plug the heater core tubes.
  3. Disconnect the vacuum supply hose from the inline vacuum check valve in the engine compartment. Remove the screw holding the instrument panel shake brace to the heater case and remove the shake brace.
  4. Remove the floor register and rear floor ducts from the bottom of the heater case. Remove the three nuts attaching the heater case to the dash panel in the engine compartment.
  5. Remove the two screws attaching the brackets to the cowl top panel. Pull the heater case assembly away from the dash panel and remove from the vehicle.
  6. Remove the vacuum source line from the heater core tube seal and remove the seal from the heater core tubes.
  7. Remove the four heater core access cover attaching screws and remove the access cover from the heater case. Lift the heater core and seals from the heater case.
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  5. Install the three nuts in the engine compartment to attach the heater case to the dash panel. Install the floor register and rear floor ducts on the bottom of the heater case.
  6. Install the instrument panel shake brace and screw to the heater case.
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  8. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core. Connect the black vacuum supply hose to the vacuum check valve in the engine compartment.
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel on 1986-89 vehicles as follows:
    1. Remove the four screws retaining the steering column opening cover, then remove the cover.
    2. Remove the sound insulator under the glove compartment by removing the two push nuts securing the insulator to the studs on the climate control case.
    3. Remove the steering column trim shrouds, then tag and disengage all electrical connections from the steering column switches.
    4. Remove the four screws at the steering column bracket to remove the steering column.
    5. Remove the screws retaining the lower left and radio finish panels, then remove the panels by snapping them out.
    6. Remove the cluster opening finish panel retaining screws. On Taurus remove the jam nut behind the headlight switch and the screw behind the clock or clock cover. Remove the finish panel by rocking the upper edge toward the driver.
    7. Disconnect the speedometer cable by reaching up under the instrument panel and pressing on the flat surface of the plastic connector. The panel can be removed with the cluster installed.
    8. Release the glove compartment assembly by depressing the side of the glove compartment bin and swinging the door/bin down.
    9. Using the steering column, cluster and glove compartment openings and by reaching under the instrument panel, tag and disengage all electrical connections, vacuum hoses, heater control cables and the radio antenna cable.
    10. Tag and disengage all underhood electrical connectors of the main wire loom. Disengage the rubber grommet from the dash panel and push the wire and connectors into the instrument panel area.
    11. Remove the right and left speaker opening covers by snapping them out.
    12. Remove the two lower instrument panel-to-cowl side retaining screws from the right and left side. Remove the instrument panel brace retaining screw from under the radio area. On Sable, remove the defroster grille by snapping it out.
    13. Remove the three instrument panel upper retaining screws, then remove the instrument panel.
  3. Remove the instrument panel on 1990-95 vehicles as follows:
    1. Position the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
    2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder and, if equipped, remove the tilt lever.
    4. Remove the steering column trim shrouds. Tag and disengage all electrical connections from the steering column switches.
    5. Remove the four bolts and opening cover, and the two bolts and reinforcement from under the steering column.
    6. Disengage the insulator retainer and remove the insulator. Remove the four nuts and reinforcement from under the steering column. NOTE: Do not rotate the steering column shaft.
    7. Remove the four nuts retaining the steering column to the instrument panel, disconnect the shift indicator cable and lower the column on the front seat. Install the lock cylinder to make sure the steering column shaft does not turn.
    8. Remove bolt at the steering column opening attaching the instrument panel to the brace. Remove instrument panel brace retaining bolt from under the radio area.
    9. Remove the sound insulator under the glove compartment by removing the two push nuts that secure the insulator to the studs on the climate control case.
    10. Disconnect the wires of the main wire loom in the engine compartment. Disengage the rubber grommet from the dash panel, then feed the wiring through the hole in the dash panel into the passenger compartment.
    11. Remove the right and left cowl side trim panels. Disconnect the wires from the instrument panel at the right and left cowl sides.
    12. Remove screw each from the left and right side retaining the instrument panel. Pull up to unsnap the right and left speaker opening covers and remove.
    13. Release the glove compartment assembly by depressing the side of the glove compartment bin and swinging the door/bin down.
    14. Using the steering column and glove compartment openings and by reaching under the instrument panel, tag and disengage all electrical connections, vacuum hoses, heater control cables, speedometer cable and radio antenna cable.
    15. Close the glove compartment door, support the panel and remove the three screws attaching the top of the instrument panel to the cowl top and disconnect any remaining wires. Remove the panel from the vehicle.
  4. Drain the coolant from the radiator.
  5. Disconnect and plug the heater hoses at the heater core. Plug the heater core tubes.
  6. Disconnect the vacuum supply hose from the inline vacuum check valve in the engine compartment. Remove the screw holding the instrument panel shake brace to the heater case and remove the shake brace.
  7. Remove the floor register and rear floor ducts from the bottom of the heater case. Remove the three nuts attaching the heater case to the dash panel in the engine compartment.
  8. Remove the two screws attaching the brackets to the cowl top panel. Pull the heater case assembly away from the dash panel and remove from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the vacuum source line from the heater core tube seal and remove the seal from the heater core tubes.
  10. Remove the four heater core access cover attaching screws and remove the access cover from the heater case. Lift the heater core and seals from the heater case. To install:
  11. Transfer the three foam core seals to the new heater core. Install the heater core and seals into the heater case.
  12. Position the heater case access cover on the case, then install the four retaining screws.
  13. Install the seal on the heater core tubes, then install the vacuum source line through the seal.
  14. Position the heater case assembly to the dash panel and cowl top panel at the air inlet opening. Install the two screws to attach the support brackets to the cowl top panel.
  15. Install the three nuts in the engine compartment to attach the heater case to the dash panel. Install the floor register and rear floor ducts on the bottom of the heater case.
  16. Install the instrument panel shake brace and screw to the heater case.
  17. Install the instrument panel by reversing the removal procedure.
  18. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core. Connect the black vacuum supply hose to the vacuum check valve in the engine compartment.
  19. Fill the radiator and bleed the cooling system.
  20. Connect the negative battery cable and check the system for proper operation. Fig. 1: Location of the vacuum source line 86876016.gif
    Fig. 2: Heater core cover location 86876017.gif
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Jan 30, 2011 • 1990 Ford Taurus
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How do i fix the heater core on my ford taurus 1995
Hi there,

Remove heater/evaporator case. Remove vacuum source line from heater core tube seal. Remove seal from heater core tubes.
Remove heater core access cover screws. Remove access cover and seal from heater/evaporator case. Lift heater core and case seals out of heater/evaporator case.
Installation
If installing new heater core, transfer case seals to new core. Install heater core and seals into heater/evaporator case. Install heater core access cover on case. Install seal on heater core tubes. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Evacuate and charge A/C system. Refill cooling system.

HEATER/EVAPORATOR CASE
Removal
  • Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain coolant from radiator. Gently pull instrument panel away from right side of dash panel.
  • Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core. Plug heater core tubes or drain coolant by blowing coolant from heater core using low pressure compressed air. Disconnect vacuum supply hose from inside engine compartment.
  • Disconnect A/C lines from evaporator core. Plug A/C lines and evaporator core tubes. Remove instrument panel assembly brace to evaporator case bracket screw. Remove assembly brace.
  • Remove floor register and rear floor duct from bottom of heater/evaporator case. Remove nuts securing heater/evaporator case to firewall. Remove 2 screws securing support brackets to cowl top panel. Carefully pull heater/evaporator case away from firewall. Remove heater/evaporator case.
  • To install, reverse removal procedure. Evacuate and charge A/C system. Refill cooling system.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Removal & Installation
  • Position front wheels in straight-ahead position. Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove steering column trim shrouds.
  • Disconnect all electrical connections from steering column switches. Remove cover from under steering column. Remove 4 bolts and reinforcement from under steering column. Disconnect parking brake release control motor from parking brake and ignition switch connector.
  • Disengage insulator retainer. Remove insulator. Remove 4 nuts and reinforcement below steering column. Remove 4 nuts securing steering column to instrument panel and lower column to front seat. Disconnect PRNDL cable (A/T models).
  • Ensure ignition switch is locked to prevent steering column from turning. Remove 4 instrument cluster retaining screws. Disconnect speed control cable and vehicle speed sensor (if equipped). Disconnect electrical connectors and remove instrument cluster. At steering column opening, remove one bolt securing instrument panel to brace. Remove one instrument panel brace bolt (below radio area).
  • Remove sound insulator under glove box by removing 2 push nuts securing insulator to studs on climate control case. Remove glove box door and compartment. Remove air cleaner housing, battery and battery tray. Disconnect wires of main wire loom in engine compartment. Disengage rubber grommet from firewall. Feed wiring into passenger compartment through hole in firewall.
  • Remove right and left kick panels. Disconnect wires from instrument panel at right and left kick panel sides. Remove screws on left and right sides of instrument panel.
  • Pull up to unsnap right and left speaker opening covers. Remove speaker covers. Working through steering column and glove box openings, reach under instrument panel and disconnect electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, A/C-heater control panel cables, and radio antenna cable.
  • Support instrument panel. Remove 3 screws attaching top of instrument panel to cowl top. Disconnect remaining wires. Remove instrument panel. To install instrument panel, reverse removal procedure.

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Heater Core REMOVAL & INSTALLATION NOTE: Be sure to consult the laws in your area before beginning any procedure which requires servicing the air conditioning system. In some states, it is illegal to perform repairs involving refrigerant unless the work is done by a certified technician. CAUTION
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by the ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old. NOTE: When removing the instrument panel, it may be beneficial to have a friend or assistant help you. Without Air Conditioning
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel on 1986-89 vehicles as follows:
    1. Remove the four screws retaining the steering column opening cover, then remove the cover.
    2. Remove the sound insulator under the glove compartment by removing the two push nuts securing the insulator to the studs on the climate control case.
    3. Remove the steering column trim shrouds, then tag and disengage all electrical connections from the steering column switches.
    4. Remove the four screws at the steering column bracket to remove the steering column.
    5. Remove the screws retaining the lower left and radio finish panels, then remove the panels by snapping them out.
    6. Remove the cluster opening finish panel retaining screws. On Taurus remove the jam nut behind the headlight switch and the screw behind the clock or clock cover. Remove the finish panel by rocking the upper edge toward the driver.
    7. Disconnect the speedometer cable by reaching up under the instrument panel and pressing on the flat surface of the plastic connector. The panel can be removed with the cluster installed.
    8. Release the glove compartment assembly by depressing the side of the glove compartment bin and swinging the door/bin down.
    9. Using the steering column, cluster and glove compartment openings and by reaching under the instrument panel, tag and disengage all electrical connections, vacuum hoses, heater control cables and the radio antenna cable.
    10. Tag and disengage all underhood electrical connectors of the main wire loom. Disengage the rubber grommet from the dash panel and push the wire and connectors into the instrument panel area.
    11. Remove the right and left speaker opening covers by snapping them out.
    12. Remove the two lower instrument panel-to-cowl side retaining screws from the right and left side. Remove the instrument panel brace retaining screw from under the radio area. On Sable, remove the defroster grille by snapping it out.
    13. Remove the three instrument panel upper retaining screws, then remove the instrument panel.
  3. Remove the instrument panel on 1990-95 vehicles as follows:
    1. Position the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
    2. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
    3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder and, if equipped, remove the tilt lever.
    4. Remove the steering column trim shrouds. Tag and disengage all electrical connections from the steering column switches.
    5. Remove the four bolts and opening cover, and the two bolts and reinforcement from under the steering column.
    6. Disengage the insulator retainer and remove the insulator. Remove the four nuts and reinforcement from under the steering column. NOTE: Do not rotate the steering column shaft.
    7. Remove the four nuts retaining the steering column to the instrument panel, disconnect the shift indicator cable and lower the column on the front seat. Install the lock cylinder to make sure the steering column shaft does not turn.
    8. Remove bolt at the steering column opening attaching the instrument panel to the brace. Remove instrument panel brace retaining bolt from under the radio area.
    9. Remove the sound insulator under the glove compartment by removing the two push nuts that secure the insulator to the studs on the climate control case.
    10. Disconnect the wires of the main wire loom in the engine compartment. Disengage the rubber grommet from the dash panel, then feed the wiring through the hole in the dash panel into the passenger compartment.
    11. Remove the right and left cowl side trim panels. Disconnect the wires from the instrument panel at the right and left cowl sides.
    12. Remove screw each from the left and right side retaining the instrument panel. Pull up to unsnap the right and left speaker opening covers and remove.
    13. Release the glove compartment assembly by depressing the side of the glove compartment bin and swinging the door/bin down.
    14. Using the steering column and glove compartment openings and by reaching under the instrument panel, tag and disengage all electrical connections, vacuum hoses, heater control cables, speedometer cable and radio antenna cable.
    15. Close the glove compartment door, support the panel and remove the three screws attaching the top of the instrument panel to the cowl top and disconnect any remaining wires. Remove the panel from the vehicle.
  4. Drain the coolant from the radiator.
  5. Disconnect and plug the heater hoses at the heater core. Plug the heater core tubes.
  6. Disconnect the vacuum supply hose from the inline vacuum check valve in the engine compartment. Remove the screw holding the instrument panel shake brace to the heater case and remove the shake brace.
  7. Remove the floor register and rear floor ducts from the bottom of the heater case. Remove the three nuts attaching the heater case to the dash panel in the engine compartment.
  8. Remove the two screws attaching the brackets to the cowl top panel. Pull the heater case assembly away from the dash panel and remove from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the vacuum source line from the heater core tube seal and remove the seal from the heater core tubes.
  10. Remove the four heater core access cover attaching screws and remove the access cover from the heater case. Lift the heater core and seals from the heater case. To install:
  11. Transfer the three foam core seals to the new heater core. Install the heater core and seals into the heater case.
  12. Position the heater case access cover on the case, then install the four retaining screws.
  13. Install the seal on the heater core tubes, then install the vacuum source line through the seal.
  14. Position the heater case assembly to the dash panel and cowl top panel at the air inlet opening. Install the two screws to attach the support brackets to the cowl top panel.
  15. Install the three nuts in the engine compartment to attach the heater case to the dash panel. Install the floor register and rear floor ducts on the bottom of the heater case.
  16. Install the instrument panel shake brace and screw to the heater case.
  17. Install the instrument panel by reversing the removal procedure.
  18. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core. Connect the black vacuum supply hose to the vacuum check valve in the engine compartment.
  19. Fill the radiator and bleed the cooling system.
  20. Connect the negative battery cable and check the system for proper operation. Fig. 1: Location of the vacuum source line 86876016.gif
    Fig. 2: Heater core cover location 86876017.gif
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Dec 19, 2010 • 1987 Ford Taurus
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No heat, and I want to replace the heating core, need directions
Heater Core REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CAUTION
Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Also, when draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantities. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old. Front 1988-91 R/V SERIES WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes and drain the engine coolant. Plug the core tubes to prevent spillage.
  3. Remove the nuts from the distributor air ducts in the engine compartment.
  4. Remove the glove compartment and door.
  5. Disconnect the air-defrost and temperature door cables.
  6. Remove the floor outlet and unfasten the defroster duct-to-heater distributor screw.
  7. Remove the heater distributor-to-instrument panel screws. Pull the assembly rearward to gain access to the wiring harness and disconnect the wires attached to the unit.
  8. Remove the heater distributor from the truck.
  9. Remove the heater core retaining straps and remove the core from the truck. To install:
  10. Install the heater core. Be sure that the case-to-core and case-to-dash panel sealer is intact.
  11. Position the heater distributor. Connect the wires attached to it and then install the heater distributor-to-instrument panel screws.
  12. Install the floor outlet and tighten the defroster duct-to-heater distributor screw.
  13. Connect the air-defrost and temperature door cables.
  14. Install the glove compartment and door.
  15. Install the nuts into the distributor air ducts (in the engine compartment).
  16. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system and check for leaks.
1988-91 R/V SERIES WITH AIR CONDITIONING
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes and drain the engine coolant. Plug the core tubes to prevent spillage.
  3. Remove the glove compartment and door.
  4. Disconnect the center duct from the defroster outlet duct.
  5. Disconnect the center, lower air distributor and the center air outlet ducts.
  6. Disconnect the temperature door cable.
  7. Remove the nuts from the 3 selector duct studs that project into the engine compartment.
  8. Remove the outlet duct-to-instrument panel screws. Pull the assembly rearward to gain access to the wiring harness and disconnect the wires and vacuum tubes attached to the unit.
  9. Remove the heater distributor from the truck.
  10. Remove the heater core retaining straps and remove the core from the case. To install:
  11. Install the heater core. Be sure that the core-to-core and case-to-dash panel sealer is intact.
  12. Position the heater distributor. Connect the wires attached to it and then install the heater distributor-to-instrument panel screws.
  13. Install the floor outlet and tighten the defroster duct-to-heater distributor screw.
  14. Connect the temperature door cable.
  15. Connect the center and lower air distributors and the center air outlet ducts.
  16. Connect the center duct to the defroster outlet duct.
  17. Install the glove compartment and door.
  18. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.
  19. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system and check for leaks.
1988-90 C/K SERIES
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the coolant overflow bottle.
  3. Drain the cooling system.
  4. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes.
  5. In the engine compartment, remove the heater case-to-firewall screws.
  6. Disconnect the antenna cable at the mast.
  7. Remove the glove box.
  8. Disconnect the wiring harness at the engine's Electronic Control Module (ECM).
  9. Remove the ECM and bracket.
  10. Remove the right side kick panel.
  11. Remove the right side lower dash panel bolt and nut.
  12. Remove the heater case mounting bolts.
  13. While lifting the instrument panel slightly, remove the case assembly.
  14. Lift the core from the case. To install:
  15. Lower the core into the case.
  16. Position the case assembly against the firewall.
  17. Install the heater case mounting bolts.
  18. Install the right side lower dash panel bolt and nut.
  19. Install the right side kick panel.
  20. Install the ECM and bracket.
  21. Connect the ECM wiring harness.
  22. Install the glove box.
  23. Connect the antenna cable at the mast.
  24. Install the heater case-to-firewall screws.
  25. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.
  26. Fill the cooling system.
  27. Install the coolant overflow bottle.
  28. Connect the battery cable.
1991-92 R/V AND 1991-98 C/K SERIES
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system.
  3. Remove the instrument panel glove compartment.
  4. Tag and unplug all electrical leads as necessary.
  5. Remove the center air distribution duct from the floor.
  6. If necessary, remove the ECM and mounting tray.
  7. Remove the hinge pillar trim panels.
  8. Remove the blower motor cover and then remove the motor.
  9. Remove the steering wheel and tilt back the instrument panel slightly.
  10. Remove the coolant overflow tank. Disengage the heater hoses at the core connections.
  11. Unfasten the attaching screws and nut and then remove the heater case.
  12. Remove the seven screws and lift off the heater case cover.
  13. Remove the fasteners and brackets that hold the heater core to the case and lift the core from the case. To install:
  14. Install the heater core in the case.
  15. Install the heater case bottom plate. Make sure there is a good seal.
  16. Install the heater case into the truck. Tighten the 4 lower screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm); the upper screw to 97 inch lbs. (11 Nm); and the nuts to 25 inch lbs. (2.8 Nm).
  17. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.
  18. Install the coolant overflow tank.
  19. Install the instrument panel and the steering wheel.
  20. Install the blower motor and cover.
  21. Install the trim panels and if removed, the ECM. Install the air distribution duct and reconnect all electrical leads.
  22. Install the glove compartment. Fill the cooling system and connect the battery cable.
Rear 1988-91 MODELS
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system.
  3. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes.
  4. Disconnect the blower motor wiring harness.
  5. Remove the blower motor clamp.
  6. Remove the motor attaching screws and lift out the motor.
  7. Unfasten the upper-to-lower case half screws and remove the upper case half.
  8. Remove the core seal.
  9. Lift out the core. To install:
  10. Install the heater core.
  11. Install the core seal.
  12. Install the upper case half and then tighten the upper-to-lower case half screws.
  13. Install the motor and then tighten the attaching screws.
  14. Install the blower motor clamp.
  15. Connect the blower motor wiring harness.
  16. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.
  17. Fill the cooling system.
  18. Connect the negative battery cable.
1992-98 MODELS
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the engine coolant.
  2. Remove the right rear quarter panel trim and then remove the panel itself.
  3. Remove the right rear wheelhousing liner.
  4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the core.
  5. Unplug the electrical lead. Remove the drain valve.
  6. Remove the heater module.
  7. If necessary, remove the blower motor.
  8. Remove the heater case cover.
  9. Remove the heater case cover and then remove the heater core. To install:
  10. Install the heater core and then install the heater case cover.
  11. If removed, install the blower motor.
  12. Remove the heater module.
  13. Attach the electrical lead. Install the drain valve.
  14. Connect the heater hoses to the core.
  15. Install the right rear wheelhousing liner.
  16. Install the right rear quarter panel and then install the trim.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable and fill the engine with coolant.
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  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Discharge A/C system and disconnect refrigerant and heater lines from unit.
  3. Move shift levers away from dash.
  4. Remove right side cowl trim panel, if equipped.
  5. Remove 4 screws at base and remove glove box.
  6. Remove brace through glove box opening and remove ashtray.
  7. Remove right half of lower reinforcement (7 screws to instrument panel and 1 to cowl side of trim panel).
  8. Disconnect radio ground strap.
  9. Remove right upper air duct by removing mounting screw and pulling duct out through glove box opening.
  10. Remove instrument panel center brace and right instrument panel cluster pivot bolt.
  11. Remove instrument panel cluster, disconnect shift indicator cable and lower steering column.
  12. Remove steering column studs and radio.
  13. Remove scoop connecting heater to center distribution duct (2 screws).
  14. Remove center distribution duct by pulling bottom of dash out to gain clearance.
  15. Remove floor air distribution duct.
  16. Disconnect temperature control cable through glove box.
  17. Remove 7 retaining nuts from firewall and screw that retains assembly to cowl side sheet metal.
  18. Flex dash out and remove heater assembly.
  19. Remove nuts from door arms and remove door arms.
  20. Remove 7 screws to remove cover from housing.
  21. Remove evaporator core.
  22. Reverse procedure to install.
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How to replace heater core on a 1989 Chev. 1500 (350)
Start by draining the coolant, disconnect dash board wiring harness from pcm behind kick panels, disconnect eye shaft, unbolt dashboard and remove dash. (Remember to tape steering wheel in place as it might have a clock spring). You might have to remove some trim panel on top of dash or cluster from dashboard to gain access to retaing bolts, disconnect heater hoses from heater core in engine compartment and remove heater core, reverse install.
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