Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 10:42:15 -0400 From: "Eric Law" <elawxnospamxnopsamecsxnospamx.com> Subject: Re: Help-87 turbo 9000 heater core replacement
Eric, I hate to tell you, but you're going about it all wrong! The heater core is accessed thru the engine compartment. Unfortunately, it's still not a really easy job. I'd urge you to get a manual ("air conditioning" manual from dealer about US$20.00). Basically what you have to do is remove the large housing under the windshield that encloses the blower motor (this is a perfect time to replace the motor, too, if needed). In order to make room for it to come out, you need to remove the FI brain, ABS brain (if present), wiper linkage, the mini-bulkhead directly behind the motor, and some other stuff. Good news is, once you've done all that, the heater core slides right out. BTW, when replacing it, be sure to replace the O-rings where the hoses go in! Have fun! Eric Law Eric Johnston <en_johnstonnopsamhlink.net> wrote in message news:7p7pus$ile$1nopsamh.prod.itd.earthlink.net... > I have looked for FAQ's to this news group, but have been uable to find > any... so here is my question. > > I have been trying to replace the heater core in my 87 Saab turbo 9000. I > have the dash completely out, to the point that the heater core housing is > easy to get to, wiring harness and everything else is out of the way but, I > can't seem to figure out how to get at it. I have taken the retaining clips > off of the housing, but am unable to separate it. > > It appears that there are two bolts on the top of the black housing (from > inside the vehicle) that still hold it in. I have removed the nuts, but the > washers appear to be part of a screw or bolt that uses an allen wrench to > remove it with. So far I have not had any luck finding the proper size, at > first I thought it was a Torx screw, but it is larger than a T-10 and > smaller than a T-15. > > Can anyone give me a little guidance here? > > Thanks in advance to anything that might help me get the heater core > replaced in the Saab! > > >
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