heater core replacement

What is your question?

What are the steps to replace my heater core. I have the center console panels removed and the glove box removed. I can see the clamps on the heater core and the black plastic housing all around it. There are large metal supports on both driver's side and passenger side and the center console behind. Do I I have to remove the entire center console? Wish I was working on our older xc90 - that one slides right out. Can smell coolant in the interior and the a/c works off and on. not consistent as in only work on highway. Meaning it works sometimes on the highway and sometimes in town. Not a only works while driving fast situation. Have changed out the thermostat already and cleaned out the interior cab filter..

What makes this problem better or worse?

nothing

How long has your 2011 Volvo XC60 had this problem?

6-8 months