Heater Plenum Removal(weight reduction)

F8L GT · January 10th, 2011, 12:11 AM

Alright guys, just a quick question so I can tell what Im getting into. Does the dash have to be removed in order to get the heater plenum out??. thanks in advance

86er · January 10th, 2011, 01:05 AM

I have always done it, friend says you can finagle it out with part of the driver side loosened, but I just dont see it, maybe its my hulk hands or something, but I just cant finagle it right.

braupe · January 10th, 2011, 01:09 AM

Hey F8L if you want to take any pics of this when you pull it out that would be awesome. I have a sneaking suspicion that I will be doing this soon. I feel a cold draft of out side air coming in the passenger foot well area. Also when I put it on Max ac it flows louder but weaker out of the vents, and I dont feel it blowing any better anywhere else lol.

SWEET2KSTANG · January 10th, 2011, 01:17 AM

stal94gt · January 10th, 2011, 01:57 AM

i had to pull my dash out when i swaped heater cores, i know its not the same but that unit is large and i see it being much easier to pull with the dash out.

not sure if this helps but here is a pic of it when i swaped my heater core.

88TempoGLS · January 10th, 2011, 02:00 AM

Yea, you'll have to pull the dash to get it out.

F8L GT · January 10th, 2011, 12:30 PM

looks like I will be pulling the dash. Stal, you have any advice on things to look out for?

zinc-vert02 · January 10th, 2011, 12:33 PM

that looks like zero fun

stal94gt · January 10th, 2011, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by F8L GT

looks like I will be pulling the dash. Stal, you have any advice on things to look out for?

surprising there really isnt a whole lot to it. all the wire harnesses end at the kick pannels so you just unclip them there. REMOVE THE SEATS way easier. start with the steering wheel then go to the center councal/radio area. then driver passenger side, i belive it is held up by 4 bolts per side and pull that bitch out.

F8L GT · January 10th, 2011, 12:55 PM

Thanks man, I'll probably give it a go this weekend

stal94gt · January 10th, 2011, 01:07 PM

its really not as bad as you would think, my problem is i unhooked more than i needed, ford made the dash so everything was hooked up then droped in. there are 4 bolts down by the shfter area, 4 bolts per side, and if my memory is correct there is 3-4 wire harnesses per side to unclip, then pull the dash out.

stal94gt · January 10th, 2011, 01:09 PM

if you look in this pic i pulled way to much out, you dont need to unhook the gauge pod, radio, i belive you may have to pull the ac stuff out cause your getting rid of it

F8L GT · January 10th, 2011, 06:03 PM

I dont think pulling the dash would be hard at all. Just making sure thats what has to be done in order to remove the plenum

kyle2002stang! · January 10th, 2011, 06:36 PM

how long would you say it would take to remove the dash?

braupe · January 10th, 2011, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the pics.

stal94gt · January 10th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by kyleD.31

how long would you say it would take to remove the dash?

i had my dash out in a couple of hours, it takes 2 people to do cause there is a heavy ass metal bar that runs behind it, making it awkward to move around. i took the pics to show people you can pull the heater core out with out draining the ac.

stal94gt · January 10th, 2011, 08:49 PM

btw if you want to save a lot of weight pull the metal bar out from behind the dash.

1_nice_03_gt · January 10th, 2011, 09:24 PM

is a heater plenum the same as a heater core?

stal94gt · January 10th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by 1_nice_03_gt

is a heater plenum the same as a heater core?

no its a part of it.

braupe · January 10th, 2011, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by stal94gt

btw if you want to save a lot of weight pull the metal bar out from behind the dash.

Lol I wonder how it would do in a crash test with that bar removed...

January 10th, 2011, 12:11 AM	#1
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	Heater Plenum Removal(weight reduction) Alright guys, just a quick question so I can tell what Im getting into. Does the dash have to be removed in order to get the heater plenum out??. thanks in advance __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 10th, 2011, 01:05 AM	#2
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have always done it, friend says you can finagle it out with part of the driver side loosened, but I just dont see it, maybe its my hulk hands or something, but I just cant finagle it right. __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

January 10th, 2011, 01:09 AM	#3
braupe Resident Diabetic... 06' GT 13.829@103.49 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFW-NOLA Posts: 1,338 iTrader: 2 reviews	Hey F8L if you want to take any pics of this when you pull it out that would be awesome. I have a sneaking suspicion that I will be doing this soon. I feel a cold draft of out side air coming in the passenger foot well area. Also when I put it on Max ac it flows louder but weaker out of the vents, and I dont feel it blowing any better anywhere else lol. __________________ 2006 GT-3.55's, Pypes Muffler Delete, PIE Aux Port, GT500 Pedals, Hurst STS, GT500 LCA's, 55D rear springs, FRPP A arm brace, Diablo 93 Tune. motortalkblog.com

January 10th, 2011, 01:17 AM	#4
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January 10th, 2011, 02:00 AM	#6
88TempoGLS Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Contour SVT 15.2 @ 90mph Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middletown, Pa Posts: 2,450 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea, you'll have to pull the dash to get it out. __________________ 2000 CSVT 03 Escape 3L block, 02 Mercury Cougar 2.5 heads, SVT cams untuned. Stock manifolds, short ram intake, MSDS Y pipe, stock exhaust. 195whp/182wtq 1985 Honda 450 Nighthawk 70+MPG average 8200 miles and counting

January 10th, 2011, 01:57 AM	#5
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	i had to pull my dash out when i swaped heater cores, i know its not the same but that unit is large and i see it being much easier to pull with the dash out. not sure if this helps but here is a pic of it when i swaped my heater core.

January 10th, 2011, 12:30 PM	#7
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	looks like I will be pulling the dash. Stal, you have any advice on things to look out for? __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 10th, 2011, 12:33 PM	#8
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,967 iTrader: 1 reviews	that looks like zero fun __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

January 10th, 2011, 12:55 PM	#10
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	Thanks man, I'll probably give it a go this weekend __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 10th, 2011, 01:07 PM	#11
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	its really not as bad as you would think, my problem is i unhooked more than i needed, ford made the dash so everything was hooked up then droped in. there are 4 bolts down by the shfter area, 4 bolts per side, and if my memory is correct there is 3-4 wire harnesses per side to unclip, then pull the dash out.

January 10th, 2011, 01:09 PM	#12
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	if you look in this pic i pulled way to much out, you dont need to unhook the gauge pod, radio, i belive you may have to pull the ac stuff out cause your getting rid of it

January 10th, 2011, 06:03 PM	#13
F8L GT !FACEPLATED! 2002 Mustang GT 7.84 @ 86.01 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 12,917 iTrader: 13 reviews	I dont think pulling the dash would be hard at all. Just making sure thats what has to be done in order to remove the plenum __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Co-Founder ~Its a Drag Car, Not a Show Car~ LINK-->Custom Race Transmission Build<--LINK

January 10th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#14
kyle2002stang! I'm going On A Manhunt! 2002 true blue GT speed of time @ 88mph Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 55 miles west of Aberdeen SD Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	how long would you say it would take to remove the dash? __________________ mac lt's, mac O/R H pipe, spintech super prostreets, JLT RAI, 14"antenna, mach 1 chin spoiler, two 12" kickers.

January 10th, 2011, 07:29 PM	#15
braupe Resident Diabetic... 06' GT 13.829@103.49 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFW-NOLA Posts: 1,338 iTrader: 2 reviews	Thanks for the pics. __________________ 2006 GT-3.55's, Pypes Muffler Delete, PIE Aux Port, GT500 Pedals, Hurst STS, GT500 LCA's, 55D rear springs, FRPP A arm brace, Diablo 93 Tune. motortalkblog.com

January 10th, 2011, 08:49 PM	#17
stal94gt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 mustang v6 ;) slow Join Date: May 2010 Location: eglin afb florida Posts: 10,197 iTrader: 2 reviews	btw if you want to save a lot of weight pull the metal bar out from behind the dash.

January 10th, 2011, 09:24 PM	#18
1_nice_03_gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 ford mustang gt 13.9 stock Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 1,473 iTrader: 1 reviews	is a heater plenum the same as a heater core? __________________ k&n cai, mangaflows exhaust, summit udp's, 24lb injectors, 78mm bbk plenun, tri-ax s/s, a/c delete,3.73's, aluminum drive shaft, upr upper/lower control arms, solid motor mounts, bbk heades, upr xpipe,bbk cc plates, camber bolts.bama tune

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