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Replacing the Cabin Heater Radiator on a Lancia Y

Model: Lancia Ypsilon Y1, Ypsilon 1, MK 1, 840 - Years 1996-2003
Part: Heater core

If the windows inside the cabin tend to mist up easily and there is a loss of coolant in the radiator reservoir, it means that the cabin heater radiator has a leak; replacing this component, which is quite inexpensive (around £20.00), requires the complete removal of the entire dashboard to access the air duct where the radiator is housed. The first step is to drain the coolant and disconnect the hoses that connect the cooling system to the cabin radiator; after that, start removing the steering wheel, the steering column, and then the entire dashboard.

Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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