I was wondering if you have a blowup of how to replace front heater core of a 88 Suburban?

Expert's Assistant chatimg
Customer: I was wondering if you have a blowup of how to replace front heater core of a 88 Suburban?
Answered by BEST SERVICES in 19 hours 18 years ago
imglogo
BEST SERVICES
Auto Mechanic
logo

110 satisfied customers

Specialities include: Automotive Mechanic, Small Engine Repairs, Auto Body Repairs, Diesel Engine Repairs

 does this car have another name?  like S10 or anything else?

 here it is some info.


If yours is not in here let me know...no diagrams available from me right now.


Rear


1988-91 Models




  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.



  2. Drain the cooling system.



  3. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes.



  4. Disconnect the blower motor wiring harness.



  5. Remove the blower motor clamp.



  6. Remove the motor attaching screws and lift out the motor.



  7. Unfasten the upper-to-lower case half screws and remove the upper case half.



  8. Remove the core seal.



  9. Lift out the core.


To install:




  1. Install the heater core.



  2. Install the core seal.



  3. Install the upper case half and then tighten the upper-to-lower case half screws.



  4. Install the motor and then tighten the attaching screws.



  5. Install the blower motor clamp.



  6. Connect the blower motor wiring harness.



  7. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.



  8. Fill the cooling system.



  9. Connect the negative battery cable.  


1988-90 C/K Series




  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.



  2. Remove the coolant overflow bottle.



  3. Drain the cooling system.



  4. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes.



  5. In the engine compartment, remove the heater case-to-firewall screws.



  6. Disconnect the antenna cable at the mast.



  7. Remove the glove box.



  8. Disconnect the wiring harness at the engine's Electronic Control Module (ECM).



  9. Remove the ECM and bracket.



  10. Remove the right side kick panel.



  11. Remove the right side lower dash panel bolt and nut.



  12. Remove the heater case mounting bolts.



  13. While lifting the instrument panel slightly, remove the case assembly.



  14. Lift the core from the case.


To install:




  1. Lower the core into the case.



  2. Position the case assembly against the firewall.



  3. Install the heater case mounting bolts.



  4. Install the right side lower dash panel bolt and nut.



  5. Install the right side kick panel.



  6. Install the ECM and bracket.



  7. Connect the ECM wiring harness.



  8. Install the glove box.



  9. Connect the antenna cable at the mast.



  10. Install the heater case-to-firewall screws.



  11. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.



  12. Fill the cooling system.



  13. Install the coolant overflow bottle.



  14. Connect the battery cable.


Front


1988-91 R/V Series WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING




  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.



  2. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes and drain the engine coolant. Plug the core tubes to prevent spillage.



  3. Remove the nuts from the distributor air ducts in the engine compartment.



  4. Remove the glove compartment and door.



  5. Disconnect the air-defrost and temperature door cables.



  6. Remove the floor outlet and unfasten the defroster duct-to-heater distributor screw.



  7. Remove the heater distributor-to-instrument panel screws. Pull the assembly rearward to gain access to the wiring harness and disconnect the wires attached to the unit.



  8. Remove the heater distributor from the truck.



  9. Remove the heater core retaining straps and remove the core from the truck.


To install:




  1. Install the heater core. Be sure that the case-to-core and case-to-dash panel sealer is intact.



  2. Position the heater distributor. Connect the wires attached to it and then install the heater distributor-to-instrument panel screws.



  3. Install the floor outlet and tighten the defroster duct-to-heater distributor screw.



  4. Connect the air-defrost and temperature door cables.



  5. Install the glove compartment and door.



  6. Install the nuts into the distributor air ducts (in the engine compartment).



  7. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.



  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system and check for leaks.


1988-91 R/V Series WITH AIR CONDITIONING




  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.



  2. Disconnect the heater hoses at the core tubes and drain the engine coolant. Plug the core tubes to prevent spillage.



  3. Remove the glove compartment and door.



  4. Disconnect the center duct from the defroster outlet duct.



  5. Disconnect the center, lower air distributor and the center air outlet ducts.



  6. Disconnect the temperature door cable.



  7. Remove the nuts from the 3 selector duct studs that project into the engine compartment.



  8. Remove the outlet duct-to-instrument panel screws. Pull the assembly rearward to gain access to the wiring harness and disconnect the wires and vacuum tubes attached to the unit.



  9. Remove the heater distributor from the truck.



  10. Remove the heater core retaining straps and remove the core from the case.


To install:




  1. Install the heater core. Be sure that the core-to-core and case-to-dash panel sealer is intact.



  2. Position the heater distributor. Connect the wires attached to it and then install the heater distributor-to-instrument panel screws.



  3. Install the floor outlet and tighten the defroster duct-to-heater distributor screw.



  4. Connect the temperature door cable.



  5. Connect the center and lower air distributors and the center air outlet ducts.



  6. Connect the center duct to the defroster outlet duct.



  7. Install the glove compartment and door.



  8. Connect the heater hoses at the core tubes.



  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Fill the cooling system and check for leaks.

 i just now see you wanted for front only..sorry


 

The 88 suburban heater core is relativly easy to replace. On the passanger side of the interior, under the dash,you will see the heater/ac box. At the bottom of this assembly you will see a portion that has the cover and drain. This is held in place by several 9/32 in screws. remove them and remove the cover. This will expose the heater core. Remove the hoses in the engine compartment from the heater core tubes.Back inside the vehicle remove the heater core retaining straps and remove the core and replace it.( use a little white lithium grease on the pipes before installing new one. it eases installation. ) Reverse order to install.Its easy.
Read less
unlike
0 Likes
logoBack
logologo
BEST SERVICES
logo
logo
110 satisfied customers
logo
Auto Mechanic
imglogo
BEST SERVICES
Auto Mechanic
logo

110 satisfied customers

Ellen

Ellen

Licensed mechanics

31,131 satisfied customers

Pearl avatar
Steve Pearl, Mechanic's Assistant
14 Mechanics are online right now.
Related Car Questions
1999 chevy suburban heater check valve diagram instalation.
11.21.2020
img
Nachum Wagschal
Car Specialist
3,360 Satisfied Customers
caravelle: water pump and thermostat..Gets hot at top rad hose
10.18.2010
img
Daniel
Lead mech
5,053 Satisfied Customers
88 suzuki samurai: disconnect..hose cut..passenger side..assembly
10.29.2009
img
Tim Mohr
SHOP OWNER
17,895 Satisfied Customers
GMC: deisel SHOP MANUAL..SECTION ON HOW TO R & R THE heater
3.12.2009
img
John Hicks
Business Owner
164 Satisfied Customers
1988 gmc: warm air..in most cars..thermostat heater core
12.31.2008
img
Tim\u0027s Auto Repair
Mechanic
16,242 Satisfied Customers
How it works
logoAsk for help, 24/7
Ask for help, 24/7
Members enjoy round-the-clock access to 12,000+ verified Experts, including doctors, lawyers, tech support, mechanics, vets, home repair pros, more.
logoExpert will respond in minutes
Expert will respond in minutes
After you reach out, we match you with an Expert who specializes in your situation. Talk, text, chat, whichever you prefer.
logoSave time & money
Save time & money
No scheduling hassles, missing time from work, or expensive consults.
A JustAnswer membership can save you significant time and money each month.
Sarahesq and 87 other Automotive Mechanics are ready to help you.
Disclaimer: Information in questions, answers, and other posts on this site ("Posts") comes from individual users, not JustAnswer; JustAnswer is not responsible for Posts. Posts are for general information, are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (medical, legal, veterinary, financial, etc.), or to establish a professional-client relationship. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty or representations by JustAnswer regarding the qualifications of Experts. To see what credentials have been verified by a third-party service, please click on the "Verified" symbol in some Experts' profiles. JustAnswer is not intended or designed for EMERGENCY questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals.
Last Updated: 12-20-22
Why you’ll love JustAnswer
JustAnswer is the best way to get expertise on-demand from doctors, lawyers, vets, mechanics and more. Since 2003, we’ve helped more than 9 million people in 196 countries and have an A+ rating with BBB and a 9.6/10 rating with TrustPilot.
Highly rated, verified Experts
We pride ourselves in our 8-step verification process including license and credential checks. Vetted by us and rated by customers, like you.
Ask-a-doc Web sites: If you've got a quick question, you can try to get an answer from sites that say they have various specialists on hand to give quick answers... Justanswer.com.
JustAnswer.com...has seen a spike since October in legal questions from readers about layoffs, unemployment and severance.
Traffic on JustAnswer rose 14 percent...and had nearly 400,000 page views in 30 days...inquiries related to stress, high blood pressure, drinking and heart pain jumped 33 percent.
I will tell you that...the things you have to go through to be an Expert are quite rigorous.
Web sites like justanswer.com/legal ...leave nothing to chance.
Tory Johnson, GMA Workplace Contributor, discusses work-from-home jobs, such as JustAnswer in which verified Experts answer people’s questions.
4.8

JustAnswerHomeAboutCareersPressPartner ProgramBlogCountries
MembersHow it worksLoginRegisterCategories
ExpertsMeet the ExpertsExpert qualityBecome an Expert
SupportHelp CenterContact Us

© 2003-2023 JustAnswer LLC. All rights reserved.

Privacy PolicyTerms of servicesContact usSitemap
DMCA.com Protection Status