How do you replace the heater core in a Volvo?

How do you replace the heater core in a Volvo?

Now that you have the new heater core ready to be installed, place it in the cover and tighten the 4 T15 screws in the bottom of the cover (Reversal to step 9). Step 12. Back in the car, remove the old o-rings from both alluminium pipes and replace them with the new ones.

Where are the heater hoses in a Volvo?

Step 1. Apply hose clamps to the heater unit hoses in engine compartment to prevent engine coolant from going into the car. The heater hoses are below the brake servo. Step 2. Remove left and right soundproofing panels under the dashboard.

How do you remove a heater core from a car?

Step 4 – Using the hose clamp removal tool, loosen and remove the heater hoses from the heater core inlet and outlet fittings. Step 5 – After the heater hoses have been removed, locate and remove upper dash mounting screws.

Do you need to remove the glove box when replacing a heater core?

Use caution when installing the heater core, these units are made of thin metal and plastic and are easily broken. Use a digital camera/phone to take pictures during the dis-assembly process, this will aid in reassembly if things get complicated. The glove box will need to be removed in most cases to allow access.

Now that you have the new heater core ready to be installed, place it in the cover and tighten the 4 T15 screws in the bottom of the cover (Reversal to step 9). Step 12. Back in the car, remove the old o-rings from both alluminium pipes and replace them with the new ones.

Step 1. Apply hose clamps to the heater unit hoses in engine compartment to prevent engine coolant from going into the car. The heater hoses are below the brake servo. Step 2. Remove left and right soundproofing panels under the dashboard.

How do you replace the heater core in a car?

With the heater core out of the car, remove the 4 screws – T15 tor (marked in red below) that hold it to the heater core cover. Step 10. The new heater core comes with a new sponge tape that needs to be glued to the heater core, as shown in the picture.

Use caution when installing the heater core, these units are made of thin metal and plastic and are easily broken. Use a digital camera/phone to take pictures during the dis-assembly process, this will aid in reassembly if things get complicated. The glove box will need to be removed in most cases to allow access.