Ford Explorer: Rear Climate Control / Removal and Installation - Rear Heater Core
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer |
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03B Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling - 3.3L Duratec-V6, General Procedures).
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Remove the RHR wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the retainers and position aside RHR wheel splashshield.
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Release clamp and position aside coolant line.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove and discard the heater core clamps, position aside the heater core inlet and outlet tubes.
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Remove the retainers and the rear heater core access cover.
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Remove the rear heater core.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures).
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03B Engine Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost, General Procedures).
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling - 3.3L Duratec-V6, General Procedures).
Removal
All vehicles
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap,
tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings
to prevent the ingress of dirt or o..
Removal
NOTE:
The rear heater core inlet line is installed from the
factory as a one-piece assembly. The replacement part is supplied as an
assembly, containing the rear heater core outlet line a..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Feeler Gauge
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed...
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact a professional towing service or, if
you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your roadside assistance service
provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow
your vehicle...
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