Heater core removal

Tiny
FORDTECH55
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  • 1994 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
  • 3.1L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,700 MILES
What needs to be removed to get to the heater core on my car listed above it is a sedan?
Saturday, December 30th, 2017 AT 11:07 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

Below is the procedure for removal.

Roy

Removal:
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain cooling system.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core assembly.
5. Remove drain tube.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. If equipped, remove console as follows:
a. Apply parking brake and block drive wheels.
B. Position trans-axle shift lever in neutral.
C. On models with automatic trans-axle, remove clip retaining shift lever handle to lever, then remove shift lever handle.
D. On models with manual trans-axle, turn shift lever handle counterclockwise to remove from lever.
E. On all models, carefully pry upward on outer edges of console trim plate.
F. Disconnect electrical connectors and ashtray lamp from console trim plate, then remove trim plate from console.
G. Remove console to mounting bracket attaching screws, then remove console.

8. Right and left sound insulators.
9. Steering column opening filler.
Floor Air Duct Outlet
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10. Floor air outlet duct.
11. Heater core cover.
12. Heater core mounting clamps and remove heater core.
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Sunday, December 31st, 2017 AT 3:35 AM

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