Dodge Repair: replaceing heater core, heater core removal, drain coolant

Question
have discovered my heater core is leaking. founf antifreeze on carpet under glove compartment. how do i replace this or  how do i by-pass the heater core i live in florida so maybe i might have to take the by-pass if to much too much to repair.  1997 dodge caravan 3.0 liter automatic

Answer
HEATER CORE
REMOVAL
Drain coolant system.
Remove left side lower column cover.
Remove steering column assembly. Refer to Steering for service procedure.
Remove ABS module, bracket and wiring ABS MODULE
Remove I/P to body harness interconnect and bracket Interconnect And Bracket
Remove lower silencer boot at base of steering shaft Lower Silencer Boot
Pinch off heater lines under the hood.
Remove heater core cover. Insert a small amount of towels under the heater core tubes. Remove heater core plate and tubes Heater Core Plate And Tubes
Depress heater core retaining clips Depress Clips
Pull up on accelerator pedal and slide heater core past Accelerator Pedal
Depress brake pedal Brake Pedal and remove heater core from HVAC housing.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Install screws to retain heater core in housing. Replace heater core tube inlet O-rings. Tighten heater core tube retaining plate to 3 ± 1 N·m (27 ± 9 in. lbs.) torque