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Replacing the Heater Core in the Mercedes A-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe A W168 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Part: Heater core

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In this guide, discover the steps to remove and replace the heater core in the Mercedes A-Class. First, get inside the vehicle to start disassembling part of the dashboard; remove the steering wheel and its airbag, along with the instrument cluster and the driver-side plastics, as shown in the video.

Next, remove the center console and the lower cover on the driver side, disconnecting the various electrical connectors; then disconnect the heater core hoses and remove the bolts from the brackets to take it out and replace it with the new one!


Updated on 18 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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