Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Heater Core

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Electrical / Climate Control System / Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Heater Core

Removal

NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).

Remove the screws and the driver side floor duct assembly.

Remove the heater tube dash panel seel, remvoe the screws and the heater tube bracket.

Remove the screws and the heater core cover.

Remove the heater core from the climate cotnrol housing.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Evaporator Temperature Sensor

Removal NOTE: The evaporator temperature sensor is available only as part of the evaporator. Remove the evaporator. Refer to: Evaporator (412-00 Climate Control System - General Informa..

Removal and Installation - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Cabin Heater Coolant Pump

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Hose Clamp(s) Hose Clamp Remover/Installer Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. WARNING: Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling system...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Auto-Start-Stop

The system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically stopping and restarting the engine when your vehicle has stopped. The engine restarts automatically when you release the brake pedal. In some situations, your vehicle may restart automatically, for example: To maintain interior comfort...