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:
To check the engine oil level consistently and accurately, do the following:
Make sure the parking brake is on. Make sure the transmission is in park
(P) or neutral (N).
Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
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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