# Cherokee heater core **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cherokee, heating\ **Created:** [September 10, 2007, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherokee-heater-core/4385 "2007-09-10T03:09:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lmannella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lmannella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmannella)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherokee-heater-core/4385/1 "2007-09-10T03:09:32Z")
I have a 96 Jeep Cherokee Sport (not the Grand Cherokee). I need to replace the heater core. Has anyone ever done this? How much hassle is it to rip out the dashboard. I understand the interior ac unit must also be removed. Does the whole dashboard have to come out? Is there a helpful manual? Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Cadalzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@Ed\_Cadalzo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed_Cadalzo)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 3:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherokee-heater-core/4385/2 "2007-09-10T03:13:56Z")
The dash has to come out and it is a hassle. If you are going to do it yourself, start by looking under the dash at both ends to find the bolts that hold it to the car. It is a very uncomfortable job on any car. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2007, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cherokee-heater-core/4385/3 "2007-09-10T04:03:54Z")
With some cars, the windshield must come out too…Heater cores can be a real nightmare, especially if you expect the heater and A/C to ever work properly again… This is a job for specialists…