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Old Sep 20, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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Dashboard removal help

I'm trying to remove the dashboard to get to the AC linkage. I'm at the point in the Bentley manual where it states: "Working at the engine compartment rear bulkhead: loosen or remove heater hose clamps and detach hoses from heater core connections. Remove bolts mounting air conditioning lines to expansion valve clamping adapter. Detach air conditioning lines. Remove not from heater core locating stud."

There is a picture but I can't make out where in the engine compartment it is. Anyone know? Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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If there is anyone in the NE that can help ill provide beer or wine or whatever!!!!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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You removed your air intake box? It's pretty much the only way to reach it from the top. If you look at my picture, look at the bottom of the red wire, you can see the heater hoses as well as one of the a/c lines. (Here's the full size: https://i.imgur.com/xmP0d6j.jpg)

 
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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Thanks! I did remove it, but I can't see where the diagram is pointing too.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 06:53 AM
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I think I see where you are talking now. I'm not sure how the heck I'm going to fit my hands in there to remove that stuff let alone reconnect it. Have you ever down it Ghost? Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by takrdown
I think I see where you are talking now. I'm not sure how the heck I'm going to fit my hands in there to remove that stuff let alone reconnect it. Have you ever down it Ghost? Thanks!
I deleted my a/c and removed the a/c lines up to the firewall. If I can reach the bolts holding the lines, chances are that you can remove the clamps and hoses for the heater.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 06:29 AM
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I have to remove the lines too according to the procedure. I'll give it a shot this week.....wish me luck!
 
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