Help removing heater core and hvac system behind dash

[2GEEZEY]

I took off every bolt that I could see, it wiggles a little but I cannot get this damn thing out, can anyone chime in on this?

Thanks

 

[Rsawd95dsm]

Did you disconnect the heater hoses on the other side?

 

[2GEEZEY]

Yes sir, im in the process of doing a full drag build and need that out of the way so I can weld my cage, im stumped, I almost want to just take a hammer to it, its all junk to me anyway, I don't need it cars stored in a heated garage and will only be taken out if weathers nice or to the track

 

[Rsawd95dsm]

Then take a hammer to it then

 

[snowborder714]

I seem to remember some of the bolts/nuts being a bit more hidden when I took mine out. Have you gotten you head up under it to see if there's anything hiding anywhere? Or can you try taking one piece out as maybe it's hiding a nut holding the next piece on?

 

[sypherzero]

I seem to remember some of the bolts/nuts being a bit more hidden when I took mine out. Have you gotten you head up under it to see if there's anything hiding anywhere? Or can you try taking one piece out as maybe it's hiding a nut holding the next piece on?

I did this just about a week ago, and you're right, there fasteners that hold the assy. to the firewall.

Mine was a beyotch to remove, even with all of my interior removed. The HVAC controls have to be removed first, because the vent controls are connected to the heater core/blower assembly. Also, it comes out in 3 pieces. So if you can get one piece out, then you may be able to wiggle the other two pieces out.

Also, are your A/C lines disconnected on the engine bay side?

 

[2GEEZEY]

yes I removed the whole dash and the whole wiring harness and tried getting to every bolt I could, I removed all ac lines, power steering, cruise control everything I cant figure it out I feel like its something stupid, I could care less if this thing had heat and ac just excess weight

 

[renovatdkitchen]

From what I recall, its the tips of the heater core for the pipes to clamp over on the other side of the fire wall that make it difficult to remove. With the dash removed and everything disconnected, a while of wiggling it allowed it came out easily.

 

[2GEEZEY]

awesome ill give it a shot tomarrow, ill keep the post updated with results

 

[miguelmcv]

You can remove the AC Evaporator first, It has 2 bolts I be leave and it slides out so easy, after removing the Evaporator, you will have more room to look for any bolt left or it might gets easier to wiggle it.

 

[DSM1G90]

If you want heat, remove the evap core from the containment and reinstall the containment.. get more heat out during cold months.

 

[2GEEZEY]

what about the coolant lines going to the back of the firewall from the motor..?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

what about the coolant lines going to the back of the firewall from the motor..?

He already said he removed that.

 

[2GEEZEY]

No the bigger water lines in the middle of the firewall coming right from under the throttle body

 

[bryanwheat]

No the bigger water lines in the middle of the firewall coming right from under the throttle body

There are only 2 coolant lines that go to the firewall and to the heater core.