Has anybody replaced this without removing the whole dashboard.

 

nope it has to come out

 

is that a heater core?? the evap core??

i still dont know how to take the entire dash off

but this is not my post but since it is the same subject if you change the heater core yourself do you still have to take it to a shop to get it recharged??

 

I am pretty sure that the heater core doesn't need to be charged as it takes heat from the care, The A/C on the other hand can be recharged. and that you can do by yourself at least I did with one of the cans of freon from O'reilly.

 

for the heater core???????
no

 

ok well the shop im taking my car to says this "well it will cost $300 for the time $100 to recharge it and then plus the cost of the heater core"

which the cheapest heater core ive found is for $70

http://replacement.car-stuff.com/par...howdc=true#top

so it doesnt need to be recharged.. hmmi think ill just try to do it myself then... and i have the manual so it should help me out some.. and i can save myself $400

 

unless they are ripping you off and calling torecharge is to refill you rad back up with water and antifreeze because that is what runs through the heater core. Basicly it is just a small rad. If it is the evaporater core for the ac the system will need to be completely discharged and then recharged after repairs are done.

 

well i think im just gonna do it my self