Looking for info on replacing my heater core in my 2009 journey SXT. Does the dash have to come out or can it be accessed without removing dash

 

i haven't done a journey but i have done many similar builds....to remove the heater box housing...the dash has to come out. I bet its an 8 hour job at a dealer.

 

I have heard that I have to remove the dash. Trying to get as much info as possible before I tear into this job. I'm going to try and flush it again and do a pressure test on just the heater core. I'm not seeing any leaking inside the car but I'm getting a slight antifreeze smell when the fan is on. Thanks for the info

 

i lost heat on the passenger side and the dealer told me it was a obstruction in the core and it had to be replaced,said it was a 8 hour job to r&r the dash and would cost 1200 dollars. i was able to flush the core at the firewall and removed the blockage and all has been well for the last three years.

good luck with yours.