Part 1 of 2 - How to remove a Heater Core & AC Evaporator core -Jeep Cherokee XJ & remove dashboard.

This is part one of a two-part video series where I go through the process of removing the dashboard as well as the heater hose connections and the AC Evap core connections.
Part 2 will cover the heater and evap core installs as well as reinstalling the heater box and dashboard.
This video shows and describes the process I used to take out the dashboard. You may have done it differently and may have experienced things differently than I have. Leave some comments below so we can all learn about how other people have taken the heater core out.
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[@jaimiem.k.8958]

great video... of note: you DO NOT have to remove the corner dash bezels on either side. two less things to do. the ratchet trick worked great as I had more than enough room to work.... took me about 7-8 hours total and nothing broke! (heater core, evaporator core, accumulator, compressor, and condenser) thanks for the upload

[@TheFrankBarrett]

Great recommendation on the camera. Heater core replacement is one of my least favorite maintenance items on a vehicle. Great vid!

[@shaimran8933]

Thanks a lot for this video I finished taking my entire dash cause of this and it only took me a hour 30- 2 hours max. Gonna do the evap box tommorow but this was an amazing video, I’ve been dreading this job for awhile and man did you do a good job showing everything it felt so easy

[@tommyg1958]

This 2 part video is AWESOME !!! Thanks for taking the time to make and post. I've been putting this off for over a year, couldn't bring myself to pay a shop to have it done. After watching these 2 videos I was a lot more confident in taking on this task. Many good tips and a little comedy too !! Just finished, all good, total of 8 hours. Thanks again !!!

[@JustJeep_It]

That’s awesome. I’m glad this video helped you. That’s what makes doing these videos worth it. If I can help people save money and have fun, that’s a win!!! Thanks!!!!!

[@StingerSecSol]

Used this video as a how to guide. Made it easier than I expected. Thank you.

[@drgil65]

Thanks Joe, great video, I'm not looking forward to changing out my H-core, but it’s got to be done. Thanks again.

[@firebrand07]

Excellent video! This is helping me to save time and trouble!

[@LZDEN]

you did a first class job removing the heater box..looking forward to part 2...good luck.

[@JustJeep_It]

Thank you for the feedback on my video. I feel like I could’ve done a little bit better. This job is a little choppy because there’s so many little steps but I’m glad you were able to find this useful. Thanks for watching.

[@LZDEN]

@@JustJeep_It hi.its a job i hope that i never have to do on my XJ.but you tackled it very well..well done.waiting for part 2..take care my friend.

[@kewlmanable]

Your a life saver! Im buying a jeep Saturday and it needs. You guessed it. Gonna use your video as a guide

[@JustJeep_It]

AWESOME. Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad these videos will help. It’s a pretty easy process. Just a lot of little things to keep track of. Good luck and enjoy your new Jeep.

[@kinkan1988]

Thanks for the video!!! I replaced the heater core and the ac core this pass weekend great video thanks again!!!

[@JustJeep_It]

Awesome. Glad the video was helpful!!! Good to get the job done before it gets too cold.

[@jjppsanchez77]

Damm that's a lot of work! I'll just put a window unit on mine 🤣

[@jdssurf]

lmao, i guess i'm gonna have to have someone do mine, ugh

[@Jeroendorrestein]

Great video! Much appreciated. Just bought a 1998 Jeep Cherokee. I need to replace the AC Evap and I will most likely replace the heater core too, just in case. Very useful information

[@justinhicks6876]

I replaced my heater core 2 years ago and now my evaporator is leaking.. do yourself a huge favor and go ahead and do both!

[@JustJeep_It]

I’m very glad it helped you. It’s all about sharing tips and techniques. Cheers.

[@AlienRestoMod]

Awesome video.

[@futurelegendfilm]

Great video! Thanks for posting!

[@JustJeep_It]

Thank you. Hope it helped you out!

[@wyattandwill12]

Great video. Fortunately for me I’m watching this to see how far I have to tear down to replace the A/C vacuum line that comes from the firewall and I don’t actually have to replace the heater core 🤣

[@hunterhoag7272]

I notice you, too, use the Motorcraft FL-1A! Nice.

[@davidbehrendsen4635]

My confidence soared with this video. 2001 xj. I also home to identify why it’s leaking after every rain!

[@levinanninga3512]

That’s normally a leak in the visor below the front windshield, I’ve been told it’s a pretty common problem but it takes fab work to fix it correctly.

[@davidbehrendsen4635]

@@levinanninga3512 yes sir, jb marine weld for the win!!!! Dry as a bone. Also did my heater core and ac evap at the same time!!!

[@nickharris3381]

Saved my Butt today. Thank you so much.

[@JustJeep_It]

I’m glad this helped you!!!!!

[@sendthatjeepkid2534]

Thank you man your awesome 👌

[@JustJeep_It]

Thank you for the kind words!!! Glad it was helpful.

[@chroniccrypto5621]

I have a 92 and the heater core went out around Christmas in 2017 while visiting my dad in Chicago before he passed away. Took it to my aunts brother's shop and he did everything he could to try and get the great to work without doing this job because he said he hates doing it, it would take at least 2-3 his and around 5-12 hours depending on what happens after working on it ( one thing fixed can lead to another new problem ect ). I completely forgot about it because my dad passed away in March of 2018 a couple months later, rebuilt the entire underbody, and did a new head gasket, ujoints, tierods, struts, suspension, driveshaft gone through, bearings on everything, pretty much rebuilt the entire bottom half to OEM spec and forgot to do the heater core. Now it's 5 years later and I gotta get out up and running for winter, starts right up, runs like a beast, a/c works great, but no heat lol. So I'm going to have to learn how to do this because I'm no longer in Illinois with Mike Denton and my Uncle Chuck.

[@briankilgus5591]

Thanks to u I got mine out, gonna re foam and everything new. Just happened randomly lol

[@crop69duster43]

how did you drop the steering wheel, and how did you move the dash to the side?

[@AlienRestoMod]

My 97 xj leaks from the hvac area. The only thing I can figure out is that the gaskets (padding material ) around the open vent areas are bad. My plan is to get a hvac system from the junk yard and replace each item. Unless you know where you can buy the hvac box that goes under the dash? Again great video.

[@stupidness213]

Great video! Thank you for posting it. Very comprehensive and detailed. This job is in my near future and these kinds of videos save us Jeep dudes some serious $$ compared to having it done.

[@JustJeep_It]

Hey. Thank you. Yeah, getting this done at a shop would be very costly. And the satisfaction of doing the work yourself. The best.

[@Th3Vampir3Knight]

Do you have a guide for a 2003 Jeep Liberty Sport? I need to replace the heater core on it, and all the videos I have seen say you need to disconnect the reservoir, AC Lines, and either take the dash out or pry it open.

[@shenanigalz]

I have a 2001 4.0 Grand Cherokee that will overheat when i drive it. It idles around 210 and won’t overheat but once i take it for a drive for around 20 minutes it will spike suddenly and have to turn the car off. It will spew out the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir will start bubbling. The head is brand new on it with no gasket leaks. I’ve replaced the thermostat, radiator, and heater core so far. Going to replace the water pump today but if it isn’t that what else would you think is wrong with the car? It runs perfectly fine other than the overheating issue.

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome stuff! Love that diagnostic camera!! You'd think that all that green sludge would clogs up the holes 🤣 how much green stuff did you drop onto the rug doing the wiggling out! Haha

[@JustJeep_It]

Thanks Dan!!! I appreciate it!! Good news/bad news. Good news-Green sludge remained in the box.. bad news-forgot heater core still had coolant in it so it emptied on the carpet. Fun!!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@JustJeep_It LMAO!!! yepp i get myself everytime!!! and its usually rusty too so it stains!!

[@MrJordanETL]

@@ProjectDanH Nice to see you guys supporting each others channels! I just bought my first XJ and im getting to know all the XJ content creators as work to get mine road ready.

[@blamattack1]

I'm about to start the heater core on my ZJ... did you end up replacing the blend door actuator? I m planning on replacing EVERYTHING while im in there including the foam. should the actuator be on my list as well in case its soaked with old coolant??

[@larzrobison406]

at ~17:20 there's a bundle of connectors attached to the plug for the air bags... one of them goes to the blower motor resistor, do you know what the other one goes to? just started putting it back together after using your video (thank you SO much!) but now i cannot find what that last connector goes to, looks in your video it goes toward the center? any idea where i could find the male end for it?

[@000jamesh]

hi how you doing , thankx for your video , im from Portugal and i have a question if you please can replay me , i did this job some weeks ago and after all together i had been here checking if its all good, well everithing seems fine but the temperature regulator is giving me what to think , i explain, whit my engine stoped i turn my key on and switch the temperature regulator and i can hear really the door in heater core box opening and closing , but then i start engine and check about hot and cold air and im not sure i can see temperature diference, its really hot in maxium and when i change to cold i really cant see a diference if i can get more cold air or not , maybe its because its a new heater core i dont know , or something is not work propeply here ....did you noticed anithing about after install your there? thankx a lot

[@JustJeep_It]

Glad you liked the vide.

[@kobeglenn7499]

What is the wiring in the bottom right time stamp 17:52

[@roadrunner594]

What year is your cherokee? Mine is 2001 will this be the same process? I'm wondering what is the difference 🤔 ty

[@smughatkid2334]

How did you get the steering column back on those bolts? Mine just bumps right in front of them not going into the holes. Tried pushing, didn’t work… :(

[@smughatkid2334]

Nevermind! With enough swearing an muscle. I got it back in position!👍👍

[@JustJeep_It]

Sorry for the delay...Yeah, it takes a little foolin around with the alignment to get it to line up with the studs...glad it all worked out!!!

[@ChasedSky2]

This might be a stupid question but do you have to evacuate the refrigerant/Freon before removing the ac lines?

[@JustJeep_It]

I took it to a shop to have them remove the refrigerant.

[@kimberbell4238]

What year keep is this?

[@danhambrick6331]

Damn the luck Joe..I am changing a heater core on my 2003 Ram 1500 right now too.Same thing,the dash ,then the hvac box comes out.Not a hard job,just tedious.....

[@JustJeep_It]

Exactly. Just too many darn steps. Good luck with your install!!!

[@greenhead333]

I am about to do this job myself, I greatly appreciate the dash teardown part, but haven't gotten to the installation yet. I've got 4 days to do this and a dual battery and isolator install.

[@JustJeep_It]

Good luck. It’s not too bad. Just a pain and little steps.

[@greenhead333]

@@JustJeep_It I have a question about after reinstalling everything. On the back of the heater box, at the very bottom, there's an air port going through the firewall. Is there supposed to be a connection to a vacuum line or other air line here? Thanks again for the video, made this job so much more endurable

[@JustJeep_It]

@@greenhead333 that little hose is for the AC condensation. It’s so the heater box drains properly.

[@greenhead333]

@@JustJeep_It Awesome! I'm good then. I can't thank you enough!

[@logangleason8728]

How did you just tint the dash out without removing it? What was still holding it?

[@JustJeep_It]

Just wiggled it out enough to get the heater box out.

[@jasonkeith3044]

Do I have to touch the ac If all I need is a new heater core?

[@JustJeep_It]

Unfortunately yes, since the heater core and AC condenser is in the "heater box", you have to remove freon from AC system..so might as well replace that part too since you have it out.

[@edwardmiller3873]

Would the heater core cause smoke to come out of the vents?

[@JustJeep_It]

Condensation could come through the vents of the temps and humidity were right. If caused by a heater core leak, it would smell like coolant.

[@jedmeltonmusic698]

How much would a smaller shop charge for a. Job like this? Just ballpark figure

[@ncwman]

1500.00 I would bet 99% of shops have never done it and will probably screw it up trying to go too fast. Find a shop that works on jeeps and has done this job before. Once you do it once you can do the next one better, faster and with less possibility of breaking something.

[@AlienRestoMod]

What year is this?

[@JustJeep_It]

1999

[@aquidepasada5237]

😭 maybe most of you know how to take off all stuff like T-handle or radio bezel, but really, i have no idea and i dont wanna break it. Still searching videos 😔

[@goatedkota430]

Ok everyone, let’s not drill holes in our airboxes

[@JustJeep_It]

I did it safely. Lol