Jeep Wrangler TJ - Evaporator Core and Heater Core Replacement **

[@rolandrabbit]

Hey brother, thanks for the very helpful video. It took me longer than it seemed to take you (but I’m an amateur). After getting everything back together, it all worked, but I had a little hum in the heater fan and the airbag light was on in the dash. But I have hot heat, no more leaking coolant or foul smell, confidence that my a/c & heat systems are fit, and I saved over $1k! Many thanks! Yours was the best of several videos for this task.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

That's great you were able to save yourself so much money on this job. And most important, you have HEAT! Jeep On!

[@jamescase5294]

Hey, I appreciate the video help me out immensely. You’re the Bob Ross of auto mechanics. Your soft tones are relaxing.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Hey that's awesome that you found the video useful. Thanks for the compliment!

[@werdskrl]

This is one of the most comprehensive heater core replacement videos I have seen. Great work in covering the tips to look out for. Thank you for the video! Subbed!

[@chriskerns329]

Thank you so much for the well made video ! I am a backyard mechanic who has a 2004 and 2005 TJ and your video gives me the courage to attempt it myself. Looks like it's a costly replacement that can be done since you have given everything that is needed to get it done ! Thanks so much for the methodical and detailed step by step instructions for for teaching this ! Your a true Jeeper and I appreciate the help very much !!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Hey Thanks! It's positive feedback like yours that lets me know if I'm putting to much detail in the videos or not enough. Its nice to know it has been useful. I too was a bit intimidated before doing this job but found it really wasn't as bad as I thought. You can Do It!

[@jameshelton8095]

10:24 that tool is awesome! I would have had to mark all those connections so I didnt forget anything. Experience is sure worth a lot. Thank you for sharing

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

It was well worth whatever I paid for it years ago.

[@Sturges-ed8zh]

Followed step by step and probably saved thousands in shop labor. Thank you so much for making this video. I couldn’t have done it without it.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

That's Awesome!

[@StuffThatWorks-ca]

Thanks for the video. I just redid the heater core on my 2004 this last weekend and your video was one of the ones I checked out prior for some tips. I agree with you that while it's not a fun job, but it's not as bad as some of the other videos make it out to be. On my 2004, I was able to get the panel back and the right side up enough to get the HVAC box out without dropping the column. I did remove the instrument cluster and the levers on the steering column to gain a couple of inches. For me, the worst part was the lower stud on the firewall side right behind the engine. On the 4.0L six there just isn't much room between the engine and the stud to access, and that stud started spinning in the plastic on the other side. Overall I was about 5-1/2 hrs total and that was probably 45 minutes of it! While I had it out I also replace the blower and resistor for the ~$100 in parts. I know those can be done while in the Jeep, but the resistor had already started to fail (I was down to the two highest speeds) and it was easier to change the blower when the whole system was out. Thanks again for your time in putting this together. Mark

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Nice that you were able to find something useful in the video. Seems like you made pretty good time considering all the extras like the blower and resistor. Jeep On!

[@cicada784]

Extremely useful video, just followed it and all went well. For a while there thought that box wasn't going back together then all of a sudden the interior parts were aligned.

[@d.j.d2442]

Thanks for doing this video. Came in handy for my LJ repairs. So far so good. The strap for the dash was effective for the core removal and install. Thanks again.

[@Sturges-ed8zh]

Thanks for making this. You saved me from thousands in shop costs.

[@tsquared5132]

Great video. I’ve not done this before but did it with confidence after watching this. I didn’t pull my steering column and saved a bunch of time. Thanks for doing this.

[@natehutch8967]

Thank you so much brother. Made this job affordable and step by step.

[@paulhughy3948]

Great vid Bro fix'n to do my jeep next week......just tore the dash out of my 2009 dodge ram and replaced the evaporator so im not so intimidated with the jeep, basically the same process .........Thk u for all the time u spent making the vid to help people out !!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Should be a breeze compared to the ol' Dodge. Appreciate the kind words.

[@arnaudtirton3417]

Thanks for this tutorial! You help me a lot.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your welcome!

[@waden404]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO. Thnk u!!!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your Welcome!

[@landoncarter6452]

fantastic video. Thank you!

[@richardvignola8000]

Nice job. Thanks for the video.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Your Welcome!

[@TariqTheTutor]

Do you have one for the evap system in the back? I am trying to temporarily remove it to get to the taillights and install nuts in the back. I don't have the OEM bolts and the ones I have are smaller.

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Currently do not have a video on The Evaporative Emissions Systems or Tail lights at this time.

[@leonardobarba8584]

Video 💯 useful

[@tonyheymunkets]

I seen a video on The Wizard that some guy had him cut a hole in his firewall because he's had this job done a couple times and he doesn't want to pay for it again is that possible

[@azmusiclover3384]

Are you always this patient or are you cutting out the frustration bits? 🤔 Great video!! Thanks!

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

I might have cut out a few bits, lol. My knuckle appreciate the patience though,.

[@tonyheymunkets]

This is a nightmare thanks for showing though

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

your welcome. Hang in there, you got this!

[@hd221813]

Dumb question: the heater core of the YJ Wrangler is not interchangeable with the Wrangler TJ one?

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

They are not listed as interchangeable. The part numbers are different.

[@sonandsanford4963]

I appreciate your video. I was educated! I learned that I'd prefer to pay you for the this job but I'd be willing to assist from afar. Where are you located? 😊

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

lol, Glad you got something out of the video. I'm in Ohio where the snow is starting to drop. Maybe if you watched it a few more times it might help build your confidence to give it a go.

[@sonandsanford4963]

@FreeAutoMechanic No Sir. You are a very smart and patient man. Removing the dashboard of any vehicle frighten the heck out of me. I was a welder for years and spent time in a machine shop. Auto mechanic? Naw.... I'd perfer to to pay someone. Anyway, stay warm up there. I am in SoCal.

[@tonyheymunkets]

I'm sorry I keep commenting my mechanic said he will do it for $1000 I think I will just pay that

[@tonyheymunkets]

Thank you so much but this is an unbelievable amount of work what's that saying an engineer will climb over 100 naked girls just to f one mechanic

[@FreeAutoMechanic]

Hadn't heard that...lol, good one.

[@13x7killzz]

Wish I had time to do my dad’s TJ!

[@Sturges-ed8zh]

Followed step by step and probably saved thousands in shop labor. Thank you so much for making this video. I couldn’t have done it without it.