1997 Oldsmobile Achieva Heater Core

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SCOOB420
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my friends 1997 olds acheiva's heater core went out and i have no idea how to fix it, can you help?

1997 oldsmobile achieva
6 cylinder
130,000 miles
Feb 14, 2007 at 5:03 AM
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CHEVY22
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you have to get under the vehicle drain the cooling system and remove heater core hoses from below ,
remove the shift console if equipped and sound insulators , remove the steering column filler panel , remove the floor air duct ,and the remove the heater core cover and remove the heater core , hope this helps

jim
Feb 17, 2007 at 9:38 AM

Suggested Repair

Drain the cooling system and disconnect the heater core hoses from below. Remove the shift console if equipped, sound insulators, steering column filler panel, and floor air duct, then remove the heater core cover and the heater core.

Conversation Summary

The owner asked how to replace a failed heater core on a 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva with a 6-cylinder engine and 130,000 miles. The expert outlined draining the cooling system, disconnecting the heater hoses from underneath, and removing interior panels, the floor air duct, the heater core cover, and the heater core.

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