Ford Explorer: 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.
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Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the screws and the driver side floor duct assembly.
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Remove the heater tube dash panel seel, remvoe the screws and the heater tube bracket.
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Remove the screws and the heater core cover.
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Remove the heater core from the climate cotnrol housing.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 12..
WARNING: Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Do not adjust the head restraint when your vehicle is moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is a safety device...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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