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:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the interior rear door handle...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Main lighting and siren module
Remove the bolts and the loadspace floor panel.
Torque:
16 lb.ft (22 Nm)
Disconnect the lighting and siren control module electrical connectors...
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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