1G DSM Dash & Heater Core Replacement Tutorial

How to replace your dash and heater core on a 1G DSM. Works for 1990 to 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon or Plymouth Laser. This is a step by step tutorial for replacing a leaky heater core.
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[@Devistatix]

somebody may have said this earlier.. but... if you take the bolts off the steering column and drop the wheel. it makes taking the dash out 100000000x easier

[@TomsTurboGarage]

Well done Erik, I love your videos!

[@derekt5216]

am i weird for enjoying this type of video even though i dont have a Mitsu?

[@JoeWrenches]

Wow! Good job! That's a huge job.

[@tunerrepairsek8907]

i just bought Eclipse gs 1992 :) im going to restore it. it has been resting for 3 years before i took it home :)

[@Ratbagsocialist]

great car content for waiting for more mighty car mods hahaha, seriously though looking forward to more bugford

[@VelocityLabs]

Schwaglet Thanks! Yeah, I can't get enough MCM I was wearing my MAAAAAAAD t-shirt when I was shooting this episode :D

[@Crotal_Karma]

omg u actually tackled the replacment of yer heater core! i have a 99 eclipse, need to do the same thing! but too big a job to do on my own. yet also unwilling to pay the $1200 i was quoted from a repair shop! yers is the 1st vid i see on this challenge. good job!

[@clegalley]

As a DSM newb (literally just got a 1g TSi yesterday), I cannot wait for more of your videos. This one in particular was helpful as my dash is in rough shape!

[@clegalley]

Where did you get the new dash by the way?

[@VelocityLabs]

Reiner Braun Thanks! I bought it from a friend who had a spare. Check craigslist or check your local junkyards too!

[@mitsubishikid1187]

I did this on my dsm back when I bought it, man I feel your pain and then some, I left the seats in... good video man keep em coming.

[@stevengaulin7294]

I did the heater core on my 1g eclipse probably close to 15 years ago. What a pain in the butt lol. Man, I wish this video existed then, it would have a huge help! Amazing videos, subscribed and im glad i stumbled across your channel!

[@sand0077]

Still haven't replaced the heater core since my last comment 2 years ago. Instead, I did the bypass and gave the interior a good cleaning where the coolant had leaked out which caused film to form on the glass due to evaporation. May attempt the core replacement when the weather is warmer but will watch this video several times and take notes prior to doing this job. Many thanks for posting this helpful tutorial! 🙂

[@WilliamDye-willdye]

I don't have to replace my heater core (yet), but I still enjoyed this video -- a lot. If you ever get around to fixing your A/C, I hope you find the time to post a video explaining how you did it. I hope to tackle that question next spring when the weather warms up.

[@mrp19285]

I like the technical lingo you use. Very nice!

[@bigmanbuilds]

I found this video incredibly helpful after discovering a wiring nightmare in my dash on my 90 gsx

[@hamdanalharbi2206]

new heater core looks smaller than the original

[@seregriddy7928]

My radiator is leaking (coolant steam) @idle...could a bad heater core cause that....started happening after replacing blower motor fuse and turning my heat on while at idle

[@Crotal_Karma]

I did not skip this one. As a matter of fact, just watched it for the 3rd time.

[@stevehouck2061]

That is way too much effort. I'll just wear extra clothes this winter...

[@StoicFighter]

I replaced the heater core and coolant is still leaking into my driver side :((

[@whoismario]

Dear God, please let me never have to do this job. L’chaim.

[@CaptainTonus]

If you were only trying to remove the blower motor assembly, can you do that without taking apart the entire dash?

[@Mister_Pines]

If you're wanting to remove only the blower motor and attached plate, then YES. There are several fasteners around the edge of that plate.

[@erkingurhantelcioglu9675]

Thanx a lot, it's a great video. i got a same car.

[@Wilson_Racing]

Is that a rockford fosgate sub in the trunk?

[@sand0077]

Very informative but that looks like a unbelievable amount of disassembly and reassembly, going to have to psych myself out to see if I want to attempt this. I'm thinking of using Barr's Radiator and Heater Core seal or just bypass the heater core entirely for the time being. Any thoughts on either of these two options?

[@tonypenza]

A timeless video, kudos on this one!

[@tonypenza]

btw you didn't have to remove the blower motor to remove the evap core. the evap is made to slide back in place once the heater core and blower motor are already mounted.

[@VelocityLabs]

tony penza Oh sure, NOW you tell me!

[@tonypenza]

hah, I just did this 2 weeks ago, new heater core, evap core, blower motor and blower motor resistor. some savvy shopping got it all for $165 shipped. preparing to install new compressor, condenser, and drier with 134a lines, new dual pressure sensor, and new needle valves this weekend. need air in my 92 yo!

[@irwinpks]

Good video...I was able to take off my control panel as described...thank you!!

[@paultaylor3813]

Awesome video. No other dash revival 1G DSM video anywhere online. Thank you sooo much!!! I was struggling with how to remove my dash above the stereo and had no idea about the clip in the heat vent. I’m sure you’ve saved me days of frustration and probably breaking something. Cheers!!

[@inosak]

Video for me, lol :)

[@CannibalCorpse1337]

i've never seen seatbelts like those before here in germany, how do they work? :o

[@VelocityLabs]

CannibalCorpse1337 They work very poorly :P They're called automatic seatbelts, they were popular in the late 80's and early 90's cars in the USA.

[@jimbojimson]

I have everything done to remove the dash, except I cannot for my life figure out how to disconnect the plugs under the dash at 4:30.

[@VelocityLabs]

There's usually a little push tab on one side that you squeeze and pull. A little screwdriver sometimes works well.

[@jimbojimson]

@@VelocityLabs Thanks! The temperatures aren't in my favor, but I got it. I wasn't expecting such a quick response. This is why I love the DSM community!

[@crash_override9435]

JP Spears, is that you!

[@KIBA-ke9og]

Did this to my first 2g, swore never to do it again id rather bypass it and freeze, still dont think i have everything plugged in

[@oCaRRiEDx]

good video. Looks like I will be doing this soon one of the previous owners cut off and pinched the lines coming from my heater core.

[@rassalevo8]

Awesome video just removed mine

[@TangoOne]

well I got my new heater core sitting in the garage, loathing the idea of taking the entire dash out to replace it. maybe before next winter.

[@perry9492]

So is this what I would have to do to replace the evap coil on the AC? My AC has a bad leak and I don't think it is the compressor or the condenser so that leaves the inside coil. Good video but I am not sure I want to go to this much trouble.

[@VelocityLabs]

Yep, that's how you would replace the evap coil as well. It's not that bad once you do it.

[@perry9492]

@@VelocityLabs The next question is how do I know if the leak is there or not? Where did you get the new dash. Mine is decent but the pad above the glove box is curling up.

[@whoismario]

I would have been tempted to replace the evaporator while in there and of course a new drier since you opened the system.

[@fredlaruccia4813]

Any clues how can i replace the air vents from the center console for the Eclipse 98? Cheers

[@MechRider89]

I've been meaning to ask you on your thread but how easy is it to find good interior pieces in your area?

[@Max-i2q]

Hi man. You replace your old dash, what about vin number?

[@VelocityLabs]

I popped the old VIN plate off the old dash and glued it over the new one so I wouldn't have any problems. It's worked so far! :D

[@Max-i2q]

Thank you for so fast reply) I think in future i will try to do the same.

[@kandikid710]

Did this today trying to pull my harness it's been a fun day lol

[@iownyounoobs]

I remember doing this, what a huge pain in the ass.

[@xXtarheels23Xx]

holy shit! thank you for making this

[@VelocityLabs]

+xXtarheels23Xx No problem!

[@serin10uk]

Well done and thank you.

[@UnratedSkater]

Would it be the same process for a 1998 Mitusbishi Eclipse 2G

[@VelocityLabs]

No, the process is different. DSMTuners has a really good walk through: www.dsmtuners.com/threads/2g-dash-removal-instructions.379111/

[@kingdacian79]

Where did you go for your new dash?

[@VelocityLabs]

Local sale!

[@jefrymiranda9525]

Hell yea! Need more DSM videos

[@joshuaalvarez562]

great video. enough said

[@bigwo56]

damn that's a lot of work

[@Mrtrunks]

Not a DSM owner but great Video keep up the good work

[@VelocityLabs]

Matt Rodriguez Thanks! I'll be getting into more cars eventually!

[@katiekatastrophy4190]

Will this work on an 01 eclipse GT??

[@VelocityLabs]

Unfortunately not. The concept is the same but the specific steps will be quite different.

[@jbbairoletto1509]

Nice Bro!!

[@VelocityLabs]

+Lau Root Thanks!

[@anthonyblaine2908]

Dope

[@MrRicharddale]

Thank you!

[@VelocityLabs]

+richard dale No problem!

[@theone2be33]

Mitsubishi Sucks! build a car around a heater core! waste of a totally good saturday! or 2 or 3!

[@pimpman69vv]

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