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HVAC, heater core removal?

Tiny
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  • 2003 HONDA ODYSSEY
  • 130 MILES
Is it necessary to remove the whole steering wheel or dismantle it, when you are removing the heater core, or can you just lower the steering column to remove the dashboard, can you provide a step by step method? Thank you.
Saturday, November 30th, 2024 AT 11:20 PM

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Tiny
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You can just lower the steering column to get it out of the way. It does not look like you will need to vacuum down the AC system so that part is good, here is how to change out the heater core, start by draining he cooling system and disconnect the battery. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Sunday, December 1st, 2024 AT 12:21 PM
Tiny
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So I don't need to take the steering wheel off, just unloosen the brackets and let the steering column hang on the seat. What about the pinch bolt at bottom, it should be okay?
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Sunday, December 1st, 2024 AT 9:52 PM
Tiny
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You should be okay, but I would support the column as too not stress the connection at the pinch bolt.
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Monday, December 2nd, 2024 AT 9:43 AM

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