Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1979 lincoln continental, lincoln continental town car, heater core replacement

Question
Hi Brad,
Thanks for answer re: 83 caddy!
Do the glove box and/or dash have to be
removed to replace the heater core in a
79 lincoln continental (town car)?
Thanks again-
Donna

Answer
According to my information the heater core on this car should come out from the engine compartment. There should be an angled part of the heater case under the hood on the right side where the heater hoses attach. On the top of this housing there should be a plate with seven screws. After draining the cooling system and removing the hoses, remove these screws and the heater core should lift straight up. Now that said 79 was a cross over year and some Lincoln models in 79 had a different type of heater box and core is inside the car. On this car the heater core replacement is a job. The glove box door needs to be removed as well as the dash top pad. Then locate and remove all the things attached to the heater unit and locate all the screws holding the heater in place. There is at least one screw in the engine compartment. Then pull back and lower the assembly to the floor. Good luck,
Brad