Yes, a mechanic has developed a procedure that avoids having to remove the dash.
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How yo take a heater core out of 2002 lincoln navigator with 5.8 engine and can you do it without removing inside dashboard?
The heater matrix can be replaced by removing the heater core and temperature control cables. Replace the heater core and the control cables.
The heater matrix, in a Peugeot 206, can be replaced by removing the heater core and the hoses. With the heater core removed you can replace it with a new heater core.
removing the heater core and temperature control cables
LOTS - it is virtually inaccessible .
How much will it cost me to replace the heater core in my 1999 Mercury
Cut off the crimp connectors, pull the old hose off and replace with conventional heater hose and conventional hose clamps
I am very sorry. I was under the impression that if I go to the address bar and ask a question. The answer would be right forecoming. I only asked how to replace the heater core on a 2000 ford taurus. And received only run-arounds.
Questions that relate to removing thedashboard of a Taurus / Sable are typically in order to:* Get at the heater core * Remove the radio The "Related Questions" below point to those more specific types of questions / information. The best thing is to leave it to a professional. Go to an auto parts store and purchase a Haynes manual that is specific to your car. The radio can be removed without removing the dash. The evaporator core can not be accessed without removing it.
You can replace the balls in the heater control panel on an XS ARA Picasso by removing the front cover of the heater control panel. The panel lights will then be visible.
replace the carbon canister
The heater core on a 1999 Ford F250 Superduty is replaced by removing the heater hoses, disconnecting the wiring harness, and removing the retaining bolts. The cover can then be removed, the heater core unbolted, and removed from its housing.