Ford Explorer: Supplemental Climate Control / Removal and Installation - Cabin Heater Coolant Diverter Valve

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Engine Cooling - 3.3L Duratec-V6 – Hybrid (BP), General Procedures).
   

1. Release clamps and position aside coolant lines.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     
   • Remove the retainer and the cabin heater coolant diverter valve.
     Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Engine Cooling - 3.3L Duratec-V6 – Hybrid (BP), General Procedures).