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For most cars, the dashboard has to be removed. The heater core is usually behind the glovebox. I replaced a core on an '83 t-bird about 10 years ago, so I don't remember the exact details, but I do remember it was a long process. Just keep track of all the nuts and bolts and Christmas trees that attach everything together on the dashboard. If you have it done by a shop, it is quite expensive, since there is so much time in getting the dash in and out. Ohterwise, it is not too difficult, but certainly not a beginner job. Expect 4 hours or more to do it yourself. The same general question was asked on NPR's CarTalk with Click and Clack the Tappet brothers, so you might try going to cartalk.com
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