Heater Core Pt 1 - Dash Removal

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**HAVE YOUR AC DISCHARGED BY A PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO BEGINNING THIS REPAIR!**
Oh boy is this a mess. Here I am fumbling around to remove the dashboard from my Honda Accord to replace a broken heater core. If you need to remove the dash from your sixth generation Honda Accord for any other reason, here you go. Not for the faint of heart!
There are many ways to "skin the cat" and these are the methods that I use. Any criticisms or alternate methods posted in the comments are welcome, just keep it civil.
Disclaimer:
I am not a mechanic and do not warranty or guarantee any of the information contained in this video. Please follow all safety instructions included with the tools that you use and always wear eye and other necessary safety protection.

[@papinochulo]

More free knowledge for my car! Thank you

[@ktecgarage]

Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

[@gush9348]

Oh-boy😖...I think I have this issue, found out today. Not leaking on the floor but foggy windows, and a slight coolant smell through the vents when heater on....looks like a real pain in the asterisk 😬.

[@travisoverstreet4616]

Just an idea but add the year of the vehicle your working on. It'll save the rest of us time thats wasted watching the wrong video. Good video for the exact model you are working on though.

[@adirezh4227]

and here i am wanting to WILLINGLY switch to a black interior and this is well part of it haha

[@adirezh4227]

but amazing video nonetheless

[@ktecgarage]

Thanks! If you go for it, take lots of pictures. Good luck!

[@mr.mcloremcclure2522]

Thanks man. You have convinced me that I am doing doing this shit.

[@ktecgarage]

It's a chore! You just have to have the balls to yank it all out. Good luck!

[@lokrobsterfortytwo5912]

Be helpful to have the year/generation of accord in the title. :) this is a 2000, about 6 years too new for me haha

[@cybercamp2900]

Super job description Sir. I see that you were NOT telling lies with your banner! I am sweating thinking about it here in Carolina in August. Thanks for the “heads UP”🙏🏻 I will report back with my new knuckle abrasions😂🤣

[@ktecgarage]

Yep. I'm in NC and I know exactly what you mean! Thanks for the comments and good luck. It is a chore.

[@cybercamp2900]

@@ktecgarage I looked into your channel more and realized you are in my wavelength. Mine is a baby 260k still running great. Give me a sub pls. I have been stuck on 32 for a while. I will be referring to your channel quite a few times it looks. (you sounded like a neighbor of mine, kinda thought you may be close) CLT✌🏼

[@zdgzr]

Thank you for this

[@ktecgarage]

I'm glad you found the videos helpful. I didn't see any others on KZbin that were very helpful so I thought I'd give it a shot.

[@stephenpeverley3463]

Excellent video! What documentation are you using for this job? Would be excellent to have a reference.

[@ktecgarage]

I looked everywhere and I couldn't find any references. I assume these videos are the closest you could get. I've always been pretty good at taking cars apart and getting them reassembled, so I was just winging this. Thanks for the compliment!

[@stephenpeverley3463]

​@@ktecgarageoh I see! It's just that you mentioned a manual/instructions a few times particularly regarding the 14 dash bolts. I was wondering if that drawing was from a manual or something. No worries if not though, the video you've provided is more than useful enough

[@ktecgarage]

Oh. I see. I have the Hanes manual for that car. Showing the bolt locations was about as far as it went.

[@stephenpeverley3463]

@@ktecgarage oh perfect, thanks very much anyway!

[@cooper5220]

You definitely went the long and hard way to remove the dash. Those harness and side panels do not need to be removed.

[@mariovela4433]

Whats the best way to do it??? HELP!

[@ktecgarage]

What I showed. It's a lot of work and these are the only videos on KZbin with this much detail. That's why I made them. Sorry, man. Honda made this a tough one to tackle.

[@lucdallaire9047]

​@ktecgarage excuse me sir, is the honda civic si 2009 thebsame process? It's winter here in Canada and my mecanic already charge me 400$ to check all my collant hoses. And he went to the conclusion to tell i have to change my heater core. And wanted to charge me 1500... so i wanna try to do it myself... i wonder if it the same process

[@ktecgarage]

It is probably harder to get to the heater core in newer cars. You could try running radiator stop leak through the system. But yes, you would probably have to remove the whole dash.

[@Stormnorman15]

Hey where was it getting wet at? I’m trying to figure out a drivers side water leak on my 2001 CRV. Removed carpet and dumped water on roof and window and is still dry. Previously found a leak from the hood cable gasket in the fender area but the new gasket is holding up. I thought about the heater core but then my passenger would be wet? It is not

[@ktecgarage]

This one was wet in the passenger floor board. Look where your water lines run into the firewall in the engine compartment to see where the heater core is on that model. Do you have a sunroof? Those drains can clog and get the carpets wet. Good luck!

[@vgaram201]

Just did this to my Honda now my locks don't work and my passenger windows don't work. Any suggestions would much appreciate it. Knuckles are beatn up. Would appreciate any info comrad

[@ktecgarage]

Off the top of my head, check fuses and connections. Don't forget the under hood fuses. Good luck!

[@gush9348]

Thanks again in advance! ..not feeling like doing it , but too far in to quite now🤪.

[@kaufmankdk]

I can't wait to hear how this went. Did you end up throwing a match and a gallon of gas on this fix ? Or did you make it happen ?

[@gush9348]

@@kaufmankdk 😬...still the same

[@gush9348]

..I will fix it eventually, is not that bad yet.

[@barrychilds109]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@justingrant447]

Woukd this video work replacing a 97-98 heater core. Just paid 1100 for a Honda civic had it 3 days and it started leaking antifreeze inside the car and under it

[@ktecgarage]

It would be very similar. Same concepts. It's a chore, so good luck!

[@justingrant447]

Thank you I was hoping this is very similar to my I think I said 98 it's a 99 honda civic

[@joelrosas3667]

What year is this?

[@ktecgarage]

2000

[@kaufmankdk]

I think its time to shit can the car over this repair. Car looks like its stripped !!!!

[@ktecgarage]

Where's the fun in that?!?! Yeah. It's a hell of a job.

[@kaufmankdk]

@@ktecgarage I hear ya Brother, it's like Brain surgery going Via the Left Big Toe. God bless ya for the Video Brother.

[@ktecgarage]

😂