Heater core

[CliffS]

Looking for any tips for removal of heater core on first gen F body.
What is best place to start; engine bay or interior? Is fender removal a must?

Thanks

[KUL FIR CHICK N]

If you just want to remove the core, it comes out from the inside. If you want to loose the whole heater system, the heater box on the firewall is a bear to get out. You either have to take the fender off, or cut it in half at the fender and fish the blower portion out of the fender.

[dsapper]

not to hijack your thread but if I just wanted to see the hidden vin would I still have to remove the fenders to get to it or do you just need to do that to remove the core completely?

Thanks

[CliffS]

Do you mean the blower motor unit under the fender on the passenger site fender?

[dsapper]

yes, I thought they were one and the same device?? I've never yanked one before but I wanted to check the vin on a car I bought.

[CliffS]

You probably are looking at removing the fender or inner fender.