2001 Blazer Heater Core Replacement

If heater core replacement was rated on a 1 for easy and a 10 for a pain in the butt the blazer is trying hard to be a 12.

2001 blazer heater core replacement.

With the steering column dropped the entire dash has to come forward in order to remove the plenum assembly and access the heater core. Labor costs are estimated between 650 and 820 while parts are priced between 75 and 157. Reconnect the heater core s hoses turn the radiator s drain plug clockwise to close it then refill the coolant system with a 50 50 percent mix of coolant and water. How to change a heater core in a 2001 chevy blazer.

I bought a repair manual from a local auto parts store for chevy pickup trucks blazers and jimmys. Open the hood and follow the heater hoses to the firewall. Reconnect the heater core s hoses turn the radiator s drain plug clockwise to close it then refill the coolant system with a 50 50 percent mix of coolant and water. Sorry your going to have to remove the dash.

Estimate does not include taxes and fees. The average cost for a chevrolet blazer heater core replacement is between 725 and 977. Replace the heater core with a new one by sliding it into place and securing the mounting bolts. Remove the front dash panel by turning the lower screws in a counter clockwise direction then unscrewing the single bolt on the lip of the instrument cluster and pulling the panel out.

The heater is a fairly easy job depending on your skill level. Remove the hvac module mounting bolt located at the lower left side of the heater core to heater hose connection. The 3rd heater core has been installed. Remove the rear wiper switch and the 4x4 switches if applicable.

That is where the heater core is. The heat vent mounting stud has a flange on the inside and cannot be removed from under the hood. This is some info you might want to know. Repeat heater core failure.

Remove the hvac module mounting nut located at the lower right side of the heater core to heater connection. You can by a new heater core for about 65 00 for a delphi that comes with a lifetime warranty.