Mustangs of that era are the worst to change the heater core. Get a repair manual. The dash will have to come out. It will actually be easier than trying to figure out how to do it with the dash in place.
Do i need to take off my dashboard in order to change the heater core in an 88 mustang?
Possibly, but usually accessible from under the dash,but you have to lay on your back a lot. Unhook the hoses from under the hood first.
Do i need to take off my dashboard in order to change the heater core in an 88 mustang?
Its supposed to come out, but it can sometimes be achieved by just taking some of the bolts ot and some loose then pull it back far enough to reach in and grab it. Becarefull not to break the dash.
I had a 1988 GT. There is no if, ands, buts, or maybes about this. The entire dash has to come out to get to that heater core. Don't use the replacement pieces from Ford, Autozone, or Advance. They are all garbage. Use the replacement part from NAPA %26amp; be sure you get restrictors for the new piece.
If you do not have factory air conditioning then then you remove the glove compartment door and there will be enough room to remove the heater core,if there is factory air conditioning then the entire dash will need removal and the AC needs to be drained on some models and the steering column dropped to the seat.It is around a 4-5 hour job.
