Heater core removal

[Tattoofever6971]

Sorry if posted in wrong area
Need to replace heater core on my 20 1500
All the videos and info I can find seem to be for 4th gen except for 1
I know the dash and heater box has to come out was just hoping
To find a little more info or are the 4th and 5th pretty much the same ?
Also read it’s the connection that actually fails and to use silicone around the connection to help prevent future leaks seems like a **** set up but out of warranty so gotta jump in Does anyone that has done these have any tips or advice on hidden bolts or other area that might not be obvious when taking it apart ?
Thanks in advance for any advise

 

[Rammer2025]

Hey let me know if you have replaced your heater core I’m stuck in the process removed my dashboard but can’t seem to remove the frame behind the dash coolant was leaking out of the heater core

 

[SD Rebel]

Wow, I'm glad I don't experinece heavy winters, when mine goes I'll be blocking that sucker off and pretending I don't have a heater core.

 

[kapinallinen2]

Hey let me know if you have replaced your heater core I’m stuck in the process removed my dashboard but can’t seem to remove the frame behind the dash coolant was leaking out of the heater core

I could be mistaken but that frame should come out with the dash as a one unit. There are two instrument panel bolts that come thru the bulk head, judging from the picture they are still in?
Center support bolts, ground eyelet under the carpet near ORC module.

edit: 12 bolts, 2 screws, 9 connectors, 1 ground eyelet, coolant drain and refrigerant recovery plus the bolt holding the R1234 connection to the evaporator.
This is on my 2019 Rebel.

 

[Rammer2025]

Thank you so much unfortunately I already did the mess haha didn’t have a video on yt now I’m stuck on removing the stuck hoses connecting to the heater core I appreciate you taking the time to respond