Chrysler Repair: Chrysler lebaron, heater core replacement, drain coolant


Question
QUESTION: I have a 1995 Chrysler Le baron GTC convertible and am having problems with the heat. The heat itself works fine, but there is a odor coming from the vent and also my window fog up a lot on the inside. Does this mean that i have a cracked heater core?

ANSWER: Yes normally that is what it sounds like

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QUESTION: How would i go about replacing the heater core? Do i have to take out the whole dashboard? How do i do that?

Answer
I dont have a service manual for a 95 lebaron but this is how you replace a heater core on a 96 stratus it should be simular
The heater core is serviceable inside the vehicle. However, if the core has leaked a significant amount of coolant, the A/C housing must be removed. The housing should be disassembled and cleaned thoroughly before heater core replacement. If housing removal is necessary, refer to Heater-A/C Housing, Removal and Installation in this section.

REMOVAL
Disconnect battery negative remote cable.
Remove radio/control module bezel Control Module
Remove right instrument panel side trim.
Remove two screws at lower right side support beam.
Remove bolt for instrument panel support at A-pillar.
Remove left instrument panel side trim.
Remove upper instrument panel bezel.
Remove lower knee bolster.
Remove console screws at instrument panel.
Remove gearshift knob.
Remove shifter bezel.
Remove console screws at rear. Remove rear half of console.
Remove front console screws. Remove front half of console.
Remove right side instrument panel support strut.
Drain coolant.
Remove heater hoses at cowl.
Remove heater core cover screws and cover.
Remove heater core.
INSTALLATION
Carefully install new heater core into the heater housing.
Fasten heater core cover to housing with screws provided.
Reinstall all necessary trim.
Fill coolant to level.
Reconnect battery.