How Difficult Is It to Remove a Heater Core on Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 1500?

Heater core removal is a challenging task for home mechanics. The entire instrument panel must be removed to access and remove the heater/air conditioning unit. The air conditioning system must be discharged, the battery cable(s) disconnected, and the cooling system drained. The heater hoses and air conditioning lines must be disconnected, and the nuts retaining the heater housing on the firewall removed. The instrument panel and air ducts must be removed. The lower bolt and two nuts retaining the heater housing must be removed, followed by the heater housing assembly. The foam insulator from the water pipe flange must be removed, and then the flange detached. Reinstall all components in reverse order, being careful not to pinch any wiring harnesses. Refill the cooling system, start the engine, and check for proper operation. Have the air conditioning system evacuated, recharged, and leak-tested by a professional shop.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Core-Heater
Part Number: 68004228AB
- Other Name: Core Heater; Heater Core
- Replaces: 5073971AA
$134.31 MSRP: $203.00
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 | Quad Cab 2WD, Quad Cab 4WD, Regular Cab 2WD, Regular Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, SRT-10 Quad Cab 2WD, SRT-10 Regular Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 10 Cyl 8.3L, 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.9L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Core Heater
Part Number: 5073971AA
- Replaced by: 68004228AB
$134.31 MSRP: $203.00
You Save: $68.69 (34%)

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Fits the following Vehicles:
2002-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 | Quad Cab 2WD, Quad Cab 4WD, Regular Cab 2WD, Regular Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, SRT-10 Quad Cab 2WD, SRT-10 Regular Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 10 Cyl 8.3L, 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.9L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Core-Heater
Part Number: 68048895AA
- Other Name: Core Heater Includes: Screws, Seals, Clamp; Heater Core
$243.04 MSRP: $365.00
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2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie Crew Cab 2WD, Laramie Crew Cab 4WD, Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, Laramie Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Crew CAB 2WD, SLT Crew Cab 4WD, SLT HEV Crew Cab 4WD, SLT Quad Cab 2WD, SLT Quad Cab 4WD, SLT Regular Cab 2WD, SLT Regular Cab 4WD, ST Crew Cab 2WD, ST Crew Cab 4WD, ST Quad Cab 2WD, ST Quad Cab 4WD, ST Regular Cab 2WD, ST Regular Cab 4WD | 6 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 4.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Dodge Ram 1500 Core-Heater
Part Number: 4720008
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Core-Heater
68048895AA
Q: How Difficult Is It to Remove a Heater Core on Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 1500?
A: Heater core removal is a challenging task for home mechanics. The entire instrument panel must be removed to access and remove the heater/air conditioning unit. The air conditioning system must be discharged, the battery cable(s) disconnected, and the cooling system drained. The heater hoses and air conditioning lines must be disconnected, and the nuts retaining the heater housing on the firewall removed. The instrument panel and air ducts must be removed. The lower bolt and two nuts retaining the heater housing must be removed, followed by the heater housing assembly. The foam insulator from the water pipe flange must be removed, and then the flange detached. Reinstall all components in reverse order, being careful not to pinch any wiring harnesses. Refill the cooling system, start the engine, and check for proper operation. Have the air conditioning system evacuated, recharged, and leak-tested by a professional shop.