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How do I change a heater core in a 2000 Chevy Silverado?

How do I change a heater core in a 2000 Chevy Silverado?

Install the right side of the carrier to the vehicle, if the HVAC module was removed. Install the retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). Attach the I/P harness to the carrier. Install the amplifier, if equipped. Install the cross car duct. Install the antenna cable to the cross car duct.

How much does a Chevy Silverado heater replacement cost?

The average cost for a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 heater core replacement is between $1,132 and $1,372. Labor costs are estimated between $920 and $1,161 while parts are priced at $211. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location.

How do you change the HVAC in a Chevy Silverado?

If replacing the HVAC module, remove the right side of the carrier from the vehicle to gain access to the module. Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).

Where is the heater core on a car?

The heater core looks like a very small radiator, and functions just the same. It’s mounted under the dashboard, and it provides the heat needed for the blower motor to warm the cabin. How does the heater core work? Hot engine coolant circulates through the heater core.

Install the right side of the carrier to the vehicle, if the HVAC module was removed. Install the retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). Attach the I/P harness to the carrier. Install the amplifier, if equipped. Install the cross car duct. Install the antenna cable to the cross car duct.

The average cost for a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 heater core replacement is between $1,132 and $1,372. Labor costs are estimated between $920 and $1,161 while parts are priced at $211. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location.

If replacing the HVAC module, remove the right side of the carrier from the vehicle to gain access to the module. Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).

What to do if your Chevy Silverado heater gets clogged?

A fan then pushes the heat through the ventilation system and into the cabin. If a heater core gets clogged or the blend door becomes jammed, the unit will need to be removed. This task is not for the faint of heart and requires the complete removal of the dashboard, including the radio, airbags, and climate control system.

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