Heater core

Tiny
CHRIS HAMBLIN
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  • 1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 207,000 MILES
What steps are involved in replaceing a heater core in a Aurora-1996.
Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 11:18 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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The labor time is about 3.5 hours

Tools Required:
J 37097-A Hose Clamp Pliers

Remove or Disconnect

1. Drain cooling system.
2. Heater hoses from heater core.
3. Console assembly.
4. Trim sound insulator as necessary to allow removal of heater core cover.
5. Heater core cover from HVAC module.
6. Retaining straps from heater core.
7. Heater core.

Install or Connect

1. Heater core into HVAC module with attaching straps and screws.
2. Heater core cover and attaching screws.
3. Console assembly.
4. Heater hoses to heater core.
5. Fill cooling system.
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011 AT 11:40 PM

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