what year is the truck ? if it is mid 90's and younger , you will have to pull the dash, lower the steering column from its mount , and I mean the whole dash assy and pull the core out between dash and fire wall .
Labor time is about 5 hours.
There is no water valve.
pull the dash
the heater core is accessed from under the hood it is a nasty time consuming task. lift the hood and see the heater assembly against firewall. remove all that to get at the heater core
Flat rate labor time is about 5 hours.
Drain the water from your Dodge Ram truck cooling system. Remove the water lines from the heater core. Remove the heater core retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new heater core.
i have a 2000 dodge 2500, i replaced mine last year and it sucks, you first have to remove the WHOLE dash, then on the passenger side there is a black case where you remove the top half, then you start removing the guts until you find the heater core on the bottom, and that will get you started..... i have a 2000 dodge 2500, i replaced mine last year and it sucks, you first have to remove the WHOLE dash, then on the passenger side there is a black case where you remove the top half, then you start removing the guts until you find the heater core on the bottom, and that will get you started.....
To change the heater core in a 1988 Dodge Ram 150, first disconnect the battery and drain the coolant. Remove the dashboard and the heater box assembly to access the heater core. Disconnect the hoses attached to the core, remove any retaining screws, and take out the old heater core. Install the new core, reassemble the heater box and dashboard, then refill the coolant and reconnect the battery.
On a truck it is under the dash in the HVAC housing. On a van it is in the HVAC unit under the hood.
To change the heater core in a 1989 Dodge Ram, first disconnect the battery and drain the coolant from the radiator. Remove the dashboard and the center console to access the heater core housing. Disconnect the heater core hoses, unbolt the heater core from its housing, and replace it with the new unit. Reassemble everything in reverse order, refill the cooling system, and check for leaks.
To change the heater core in a 1999 Dodge Dakota, first, disconnect the battery and drain the cooling system. Remove the dashboard and the heater box cover to access the heater core; this typically involves removing several screws and clips. Disconnect the hoses attached to the heater core, remove it from the housing, and replace it with the new core. Finally, reassemble the heater box, dashboard, refill the cooling system, and reconnect the battery.
To change the heater core on a 2000 Dodge Neon, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal and drain the coolant. Remove the dashboard and center console to access the heater core housing, then disconnect the heater hoses from the core. Remove the screws or bolts securing the heater core, take it out, and replace it with a new one, reassembling everything in reverse order. Finally, refill the coolant and check for leaks.