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Disconnect neg battery cable. recover r134 AC freon.(it may be unlawfull to release this into the atmosphere) disconnect AC lines in engine compartment at firewall. remove AC condensor remove PCM module from fire wall but do not disconnect the cables from it. Disconnect two heater core hoses from firewall. note hose clamp position prior to doing this step. remove panel under steering column(2 screws) disconnect cables at left of driver under dash. disconnect pneumatic lines to right of driver under dash. remove brake release rod from brake release pull lever. remove hood lever (2 screws). remove 2 steering column nuts and lower steering column onto driver seat. make sure steering column is in locked position with front wheels aligned straight ahead. remove brake light switch from steering column. remove screws holding down drink holder on center tunnel. disconnect air bag cable from center tunnel bracket connector. remove 2 10mm screws from center bracket under dash. remove driver side cowel panel under dash exposing 13mm bolt. remove passenger side cowel panel under dash exposing 13mm bolt. loosen both 13mm bolts to allow entire dash assembly to be raised. remove 5 10mm screws at top front of dash panel near windshield. open glove box door, pull on rear of box to allow door stops to pass through dash at each end of door. lift glove box out of hinge and set aside. disconnect heater fan plug and ac/heater module cable behind glovebox. unless i missed something the entire dash assembly can be pulled rearward slightly , then raised up partially onto front seats. you can secure assmbly in the raised position with a rope or bungee cord. the ac/heater module is now accessible which has the heater core mounted in it. from inside cab find and remove 3 nuts securing ac/heater module to firewall note ground wire position on heater core bracket. from inside engine compartment remove 4 nuts at firewall that secure ac/heater module to firewall. once all nuts are removed pull ac/heater module rearward from firewall and then out the passenger side door. remove the bad heater core. rinse all spilled coolant from ac/heater module with water and allow to completely dry before re-installing. install new heater core into ac/heater module. reverse the ac/heater removal procedure to install module and dash assmbly back to starting positions. this job can be a pain. take frequent breaks and do not rush or you will break things. if possible work with a helper. good luck
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