98 Grand Am Heater Core

[bloc004]

I have to replace the heater core in my wifes car. Does anyone have any experience with this? I have gotten estimates from $370-$810, but am contemplating tackling it myself. I have read that you have to take out the instrument cluster, and some places say you don't.

Any advice?

[Scott K]

The entire instrument panel needs to be removed. It is about a 7 hour job. So if you can get it done for $370, I would let them do it! The Part will run about $125

[fishhuntwork]

I did 1 my self a few years ago, if you have some patients go for it. The whole instrument cluster cover needs to come out, center console, and there are bolts in in the engine compartment. It can be tricky getting them out but for $400 bucks I'd do it all over.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Are you sure you can't get at it by removing the access cover under the dash/behind the center counsel?