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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1.   WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine is operating or the cooling system is hot. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

   Release the cooling system pressure by slowly turning the pressure relief cap between 2 and 3 turns and remove the pressure relief cap.
   

1. Remove the air cleaner.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.3L Duratec-V6/3.3L Duratec-V6 – Hybrid (BP), Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Release hose clamps and disconnect inlet and outlet coolant hoses.
      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
   2. Disconnect electrical connector.
      
   3. Remove the wiring harness routing clip.
      
   4. Remove the bolts and the cabin heater coolant pump.
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 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).