How to change the heater core

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February 6th, 2017, 01:47 PM

deaddds

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How to change the heater core

Got a leaking core in my 1981 Toro. The shop manual does not have a step by step instruction. Mechanic thinks the dash has to come out. Any other way to do this? Thanks

February 6th, 2017, 02:37 PM

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He is right. I did a heater core on a 84 Eldorado. Its the same car, different name. I had to take the whole dash out and the heater box is right behind it.

February 6th, 2017, 04:13 PM

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Any tips or tricks to doing it damage free? I'd hate to screw up the dash pad as its perfect still.

February 6th, 2017, 04:49 PM

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If you have an 81 chassis manual, there is a step by step to remove the Instrument Panel Pad Assembly - Toronado Section 8B3... Use Fig. 8B3-29 on page 8B3-10
After IP is removed go to section 1B4... Use Fig. 1B4-13 to R&R heater core...

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February 6th, 2017, 08:57 PM

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Thank you. I will look it up this weekend.

February 7th, 2017, 06:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deaddds

Got a leaking core in my 1981 Toro. The shop manual does not have a step by step instruction.

The step-by-step instructions are in Fig 1B4-13 on page 1B4-9 of the 1981 CSM. These are not the most comprehensive CSM instructions I have ever seen, but unfortunately Step 4 says to remove the instrument panel.