How do I remove a frozen hose?
- Turn off the water supply for the hose you will be unfreezing.
- Determine the portion of the water hose that is frozen.
- Use a hair dryer to thaw out the hose.
- Wrap the hose with electric pipe heat tape.
- Detach the frozen hose, if possible, and move it to a warmer location.
How do I remove a frozen hose from my spigot?
Heat the spigot joint with a hair dryer or heat gun if the hose still will not come loose. Heating the metal will cause it to expand, loosening the hose. Reattach the locking pliers after heating the metal, and use them to unscrew the hose.
Do you need to remove the dashboard to get to the heater core?
The factory manuals will tell you to remove the dashboard to gain access to the heater core. Actually, the absence of the dashboard is not necessary. It would make the heater core easier to reach, sure, but it would make the job much harder overall! I did this job on a 1992 968 so this procedure should apply to any late (1985.5-1991) 944 or 968.
Where do I find the dash removal instructions?
Well, first, you don’t have to remove the whole dash. Instructions are in section 24 of the factory service manual. I can’t say for sure which page it’s on for a 1993, but it’s on page 24-24 for a 1995; should be close by.
What to use to remove heater core pipe?
Place a container under the heater core pipe connections to catch spilling coolant. I used tuperware. Use a screwdriver to pry off these 2 clips on the heater core pipes. Don’t lose these clips! Pull/hold these vacuum elements out of the way, along with anything else obstructing the foam-padded heater core.
Can a heater be removed from under the hood?
In some models of vehicles, you may need to remove your dashboard cover to do this rather than attempt to do it from under the hood. It’s possible that you can remove the great for your air conditioner to get into where the heater core is at.
Do you need to take dash out for heater core replacement?
If you are going in because of the heater core do yourself a favor and plan to replace the Core and Evaporator, no reason to do this more than needed. I also did the Blower motor and resistor on recommendation, but both of those units (at least in the ’01) are accessible without taking the dash out.
Well, first, you don’t have to remove the whole dash. Instructions are in section 24 of the factory service manual. I can’t say for sure which page it’s on for a 1993, but it’s on page 24-24 for a 1995; should be close by.
How to remove the dash from a Dakota?
The snaps may come off and stay in dash, use needle nose pliers to remove them and re-secure then to the panel. -Remove lower dash panel from under column, Three Torx head screws. The P Brake release rod will be attached tot he handle, there is a keeper that rotates down and the rod slides out the side of the handle.
Where are the vent tubes on a dash?
There is a portion of the main harness at the center of the dash that may catch on the vent tubes attached to the dash, lift it up to free it and gain slack.