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Heater Core Replacement

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Regarding the heater core replacements, I have had mine apart twice in my 1999 intrigue. Once to repair it (didn't work) and finally to replace it.

It's not a pretty job, but here are some tips that I found after doing it twice:

You have to remove the screws holding the heater motor housing from the top, under the dash. You must remove the access panel by the steps and also the small panel by the pedals. Once all screws are removed, the lower housing will come lose when the lower screws are removed.

The second time around, I drove the front wheels up on some Railroad ties borrowed from a neighbor. It allowed me to sit under the front end and remove the screws. It was much easier to man-handle the housing and plug off the water lines.

I was able to do it without disturbing the A/C lines.
It's been a couple of years and I tend to block most of the miserable experiences from my mind, in hopes of living longer. Therefore, I can't recall every little detail. That should tell you what a unpleasant job it is. Sorry about that.

Larry Hanson