1989 Buick Park Avenue CORE REPLACEMENT

1989 BUICK PARK AVENUE
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PGLG
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Heater problem
1989 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Automatic

is there someplace that i can find a manual /repair guide. have no heat (core is bad) and cannot afford a mechanic
Feb 17, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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1.Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system.
2.Disconnect the heater hoses.
3.Remove the retaining bracket and the ground strap. Disconnect the module rubber seal and module screen.
4.Remove the right windshield wiper arm.
5.Remove the diaphragm connections, the hi/blower relay, the thermal switch mounting screws, and all the electrical connections from the module top.
6.Remove the module top cover and remove the core.


To install:

7.Apply a strip of caulk-type sealer when installing the module top.
8.Install the core and module top cover.
9.Install the diaphragm connections, the hi/blower relay, the thermal switch mounting screws, and all the electrical connections to the module top.
10.Install the right windshield wiper arm.
11.Install the retaining bracket and the ground strap. Connect the module rubber seal and module screen.
12.Connect the heater hoses.
13.Connect the negative battery cable and refill the cooling system.
14.Start the engine and check for coolant and vacuum leaks.
Feb 17, 2010 at 3:53 PM
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