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Replacment of heater core on 01 chevy S-10

Do I have to pull the whole dash out?

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Have replaced my heater core in my 2001 regular cab 4wd in december 2009. Had to pull the complete dash including the complete metal dash behind the dash that you see. Also had to remove the right passenger side inner fender well to acess the remaining two bolts that hold the heater core cover to the firewall. Its an insane job to do but the repair shop books call for 9 1/2 hrs to do the job. I'm not an expert but this is what it takes.

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U don't have to pull the dash.

Answer:
Drain Coolant, Remove kick panel and center lower trim plate by pulling outward. Remove outer floor air duct.
Remove the heater/vent module.
Remove the heater core access cover screws.
Remove the heater core access cover.
Remove the heater core from the heater/vent module
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To Install:
Install the heater core to the heater/vent module.
Install the heater core access cover and screws to the heater/vent module.
Install the heater/vent module assembly to the vehicle.

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