All model Ford Heater core Removal procedure?

The complete detail for ford Heater core replacement.procedure to replace ford heater core.


Removal & Installation For
CONTINENTAL
CONTOUR, MYSTIQUE AND COUGAR,
ESCORT, ZX2 AND TRACER,
FOCUS,

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Continental

Removal And Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
   CAUTION

   After disconnecting the negative battery cable, wait for at least 1 minute for the SRS or air bag module to deplete its energy.
2. Drain the cooling system into a clean container for reuse.
3. Remove the driver-s side air bag module by removing or disconnecting the following:
   
   CAUTION

   Place the SRS module in a safe place with the front facing upward.
   
   
   
   
   SRS module-to-steering wheel bolts, (located at both sides of the steering wheel)

   SRS module (carefully) and disconnect the electrical connector

   Horn switch electrical connector
4. Remove the passenger-s side SRS module by removing or disconnecting the following:
   
   CAUTION

   Place the SRS module in a safe place with the front facing upward
   
   
   
   
   Push inward on the 2 glove box door tabs and lower it

   SRS module-s electrical connector

   SRS module-to-instrument panel bolts and the module
5. Remove the instrument panel by removing or disconnecting the following:
   
   NOTE

   Check the upper cowl clips for damage; if necessary, replace them.
   
   
   
   
   Floor or mini console (if equipped)

   Rear seat climate control air duct sleeve (if equipped)

   Left side instrument panel insulator pushpins and the insulator; then, disconnect the courtesy lamp

   Instrument panel steering column cover screws and the cover

   Pull the hood release handle, remove the screws and move it aside

   Pull the parking brake handle, remove the bolts, the parking brake release handle and the cable

   Steering column opening cover reinforcement-to-instrument panel bolts and the cover reinforcement

   Release the cable and the conduit from the parking brake actuator

   Steering column

   Loosen the bolt and disconnect the left side outboard bulkhead electrical connector

   Loosen the bolt and disconnect the left side inboard bulkhead electrical connector

   Heated seat switch electrical connectors (if equipped)

   2 steering column mounting support-to-instrument cowl brace bolts

   Instrument panel dash brace-to-instrument panel bolt

   Instrument panel dash brace nut and move the brace aside

   Right side instrument panel insulator pushpins and the insulator; then, disconnect the courtesy lamp

   Vacuum harness connector

   In-line electrical harness connector

   Scuff plate and the cowl trim panel (located on the right side)

   Antenna connector

   Brake shift interlock actuator cable

   Pry out the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly, disconnect the 2 electrical connectors and remove the assembly

   Upper instrument panel-to-cowl screws

   Instrument panel support-to-cowl side nut (located on the right side)

   Instrument panel support-to-cowl side bolts (located on the left side); then, loosen the instrument panel support-to-cowl side captive bolt

   Pull the instrument panel rearward; then, disconnect the Electronic Air Temperature Control (EATC) hose from the heater plenum and make sure all electrical connectors are disconnected

   Instrument panel with the help of an assistant
6. Loosen the screw and disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
8. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   WARNING

   Do not bend any part of the air conditioning damper door shaft for it is brittle and will break.
   
   
   
   
   2 metal cover-to-heater/air conditioning housing screws and the metal cover (located below the heater core cover)

   Electrical harness connector (at the heater core cover); then, remove the air conditioning electronic blend door actuator-to-heater/air conditioning housing screws and the actuator

   Air conditioning air intake flue damper assist spring
9. Depress the air conditioning damper door shaft locking ramp, disconnect it from the air temperature control door shaft, swing the locking ramp counterclockwise and remove it from the air conditioning damper door shaft.
10. Move the air conditioning damper door shaft counterclockwise and remove it.
11. Remove or disconnect the following:
    
    
    Heater core cover-to-heater/air conditioning housing screws and the cover

    Heater core cover seal

    Heater core from the heater/air conditioning housing
    
    

    

    

    Fig. Exploded view of the instrument panel and related components-Continental

    
    
    

    

    

    Fig. Exploded view of the floor console and related components-Continental

    
    
    

    

    

    Fig. View of the air temperature control door shaft and heater core cover-Continental

    
    
    

    

    

    Fig. View of the heater core-Continental

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   WARNING

   Do not bend any part of the air conditioning damper door shaft for it is brittle and will break.
   
   
   
   
   Heater core to the heater/air conditioning housing

   Heater core cover seal

   Heater core cover and the cover-to-heater/air conditioning housing screws

   Air conditioning damper door shaft and move it clockwise and install it

   Air conditioning damper door shaft locking ramp, swing the locking ramp clockwise and connect it to the air temperature control door shaft

   Air conditioning air intake flue damper assist spring
2. At the heater core cover, install the air conditioning electronic blend door actuator and the actuator-to-heater/air conditioning housing screws; then, connect the electrical harness connector.
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Metal cover and the 2 metal cover-to-heater/air conditioning housing screws (located below the heater core cover)

   Heater hoses to the heater core

   PCM electrical connector and tighten the screw
4. Install the instrument panel by installing or connecting the following:
   
   
   Instrument panel with the help of an assistant

   Pull the instrument panel rearward; then, connect the Electronic Air Temperature Control (EATC) hose to the heater plenum and make sure all electrical connectors are connected

   Instrument panel support-to-cowl side bolts and the instrument panel support-to-cowl side captive bolt (located on the left side)

   Instrument panel support-to-cowl side nut (located on the right side)

   Upper instrument panel-to-cowl screws

   2 electrical connectors and the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly

   Brake shift interlock actuator cable

   Antenna connector

   Scuff plate and the cowl trim panel (located on the right side)

   In-line electrical harness connector

   Vacuum harness connector

   Right side instrument panel insulator and secure the insulator with the pushpins; then, connect the courtesy lamp

   Instrument panel dash brace and the brace nut

   Instrument panel dash brace-to-instrument panel bolt

   2 steering column mounting support-to-instrument cowl brace bolts

   Heated seat switch electrical connectors (if equipped)

   Left side inboard bulkhead electrical connector and tighten the bolt

   Left side outboard bulkhead electrical connector and tighten the bolt

   Steering column

   Cable and the conduit to the parking brake actuator

   Steering column opening cover reinforcement and the cover reinforcement-to-instrument panel bolts

   Parking brake handle, the bolts and the cable

   Hood release handle and the screws

   Instrument panel steering column cover and the cover screws

   Left side instrument panel insulator and secure the insulator with the pushpins; then, connect the courtesy lamp

   Rear seat climate control air duct sleeve, if equipped

   Floor or mini console, if equipped
5. Install the passenger-s side SRS module by installing or connecting the following:
   
   
   SRS module and torque the module-to-instrument panel bolts to 62-97 inch lbs. (7-11 Nm)

   SRS module-s electrical connector

   Glove box door
6. Install the driver-s side air bag module by installing or connecting the following:
   
   
   Horn switch electrical connector

   Electrical connector and install the SRS module

   SRS module-to-steering wheel bolts (located at both sides of the steering wheel), and torque the bolts to 90-122 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm)
7. Refill the cooling system.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Operate the engine to normal operating temperatures; then, check the climate control operation and check for leaks.

Contour, Mystique And Cougar

Removal And Installation

Fig. The heater hoses are best accessed from underneath the vehicle-Contour and Mystique

Fig. Disconnect the heater hose and vacuum line from underneath the vehicle-Contour and Mystique

Fig. Exploded view of the heater outlet floor duct and related components-Contour and Mystique

Fig. View of the heater and vacuum hoses-Contour and Mystique

Fig. Exploded view of the heater core and related components-Contour and Mystique

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center console.
3. Disarm the air bag system and remove the air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Screw retaining the air transfer duct to the heater outlet floor duct. Push the transfer duct inside of the heater outlet floor duct

   3 screws retaining the heater outlet floor duct to the heater core cover and release the retaining tabs on each side of the duct and remove the duct

   Heater hoses from the heater core, and plug the heater core tubes and the hoses to prevent coolant loss.

   Vacuum supply hose (the black hose) from the vacuum source in the engine compartment

   Vacuum supply hose (the black hose) from the air conditioning vacuum reservoir tank

   Release the 4 retaining tabs and remove the 2 clips and the heater core cover containing the heater core

   Heater dash panel seal and the vacuum hose from the heater core cover

   Retaining screw and the heater core bracket from the cover

   Heater core from the cover

   Heater core case seal from the heater core

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Heater core case seal on the heater core

   Heater core into the cover

   Retaining screw and the heater core bracket onto the cover

   Heater dash panel seal and the vacuum hose onto the heater core cover

   4 retaining tabs, 2 clips and the heater core cover containing the heater core

   Vacuum supply hose (the black hose) to the air conditioning vacuum reservoir tank

   Vacuum supply hose (the black hose) to the vacuum source in the engine compartment

   Unplug the hoses and the core tubes (if installing old core)

   Heater hoses onto the heater core

   Heater outlet floor duct, engage the retaining tabs and tighten the 3 screws retaining the heater outlet floor duct to the heater core cover

   Push the transfer duct out of the heater outlet floor duct

   Tighten the screw retaining the air transfer duct to the heater outlet floor duct

   Air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket

   Center console
2. Connect the negative battery cable.

Escort, ZX2 And Tracer

Removal And Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
   CAUTION

   After disconnecting the negative battery cable, wait for at least 1 minute for the SRS or air bag module to deplete its energy.
2. Drain the cooling system into a clean container for reuse.
3. On the Coupe, remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
5. Place the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. Lock the steering column.
6. Remove the steering wheel by removing or disconnecting the following:
   
   CAUTION

   Place the SRS module in a safe place with the front facing upward
   
   
   
   
   SRS module-to-steering wheel bolts

   SRS module (carefully), and disconnect the horn switch and the SRS electrical connectors
   
   
   
   
   Steering wheel bolt and discard it

   Press the steering wheel from the steering column
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the screw from the center instrument panel finish panel-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Unfasten the pushpins, then remove the left-hand and right-hand control box covers-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Unfasten the retaining screws and position the transaxle control selector dial bezel sideways-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Unfasten the PCM electrical connector bolt, unplug the connector and move it aside-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Unfasten the screw and remove the instrument panel steering column cover-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the steering column bracket bolts and lower the column-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the pushpins from each cowl side trim panel, and remove the panels-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Unplug the vacuum line harness connector-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Unfasten both the left-hand and right-hand center instrument panel reinforcement bolts-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Unfasten both the left-hand and right-hand lower instrument panel reinforcement bolts-Escort and Tracer

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Remove the cover and unfasten the upper instrument panel reinforcement bolt-Escort and Tracer
7. Remove the passenger-s side SRS module by removing or disconnecting the following:
   
   CAUTION

   Place the SRS module in a safe place with the front facing upward.
   
   
   
   
   Push inward on the 2 glove box door tabs and lower it

   SRS module-s electrical connector

   SRS module-to-instrument panel bolts and the module
8. Remove the instrument panel by removing or disconnecting the following:
   
   
   Floor console

   Screw located at the center instrument panel finish panel

   Pull the center instrument panel finish panel straight out from the instrument panel reinforcement (Coupe models only)

   Power point socket electrical connectors and remove the center instrument panel finish panel, if equipped

   Control box side cover pushpins and the covers located on both sides

   Radio antenna lead-in cable, located at the instrument panel reinforcement

   Radio antenna lead-in cable

   Transmission control selector dial bezel screws; then, place the transmission control selector dial bezel sideways

   PCM electrical connector bolt and move the PCM aside

   2 rear side PCM bracket nuts, the 2 bolts; then, the PCM and bracket as an assembly

   Rotate the temperature control switch to the COOL position and disconnect the heater control cable

   Hood latch control handle nut; then, position the hood latch control handle and cable aside

   Instrument panel steering column cover screw and release the cover

   Light switch rheostat resistor electrical connector and remove the instrument panel steering column cover (Coupe models only)

   Steering column shroud screws and remove the shrouds

   Steering column bracket bolts and lower the steering column

   Pull upward on the front door scuff plates

   Cowl side trim panel pushpins and the panels, located on both sides

   Interior fuse junction panel electrical connector

   Lower instrument panel reinforcement in-line electrical connector, located on the left side

   Vacuum line harness connector

   Lower instrument panel reinforcement in-line electrical connector, located on the right side

   Blower motor resistor electrical connector

   Instrument panels end panels, located on both sides

   Upper and lower instrument panel-to-chassis bolts, located on both sides

   Upper and lower instrument panel reinforcement-to-chassis bolts, located on both sides

   Cover and the upper instrument panel reinforcement bolt

   Slightly, pull the instrument panel rearward and disconnect the main electrical wiring connectors, located on the left side

   Instrument panel
9. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Antenna lead from the heater core housing

   Vacuum control motor vacuum connector

   Vacuum lines from the retainer at the evaporator housing

   Pushpins, the windshield defroster nozzle connector-s screws and the connectors

   Air conditioning evaporator outlet duct clamp screw

   Lower heater core housing-to-chassis nut, the upper heater core housing-to-chassis nuts and the heater core housing

   Heater dash panel seal

   Heater core cover-to-housing screws and the cover

   Heater core from the housing
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Exploded view of the heater core, heater housing and related components-Escort and Tracer

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Heater core to the housing

   Heater core cover and the cover-to-housing screws

   Heater dash panel seal

   Lower heater core housing, the upper heater core housing-to-chassis nuts and the heater core housing-to-chassis nut

   Air conditioning evaporator outlet duct clamp screw

   Windshield defroster nozzle connector-s screws, the connectors and the pushpins

   Vacuum lines to the retainer at the evaporator housing

   Vacuum control motor vacuum connector

   Antenna lead to the heater core housing
2. Install the instrument panel by installing or connecting the following:
   
   
   Instrument panel

   Main electrical wiring connectors (located on the left side), and install the instrument panel

   Upper instrument panel reinforcement bolt and the cover

   Upper and lower instrument panel reinforcement-to-chassis bolts (both sides)

   Upper and lower instrument panel-to-chassis bolts (both sides)

   Instrument panels end panels (both sides)

   Blower motor resistor electrical connector

   Lower instrument panel reinforcement in-line electrical connector, located on the right side

   Vacuum line harness connector.

   Lower instrument panel reinforcement in-line electrical connector, located on the left side

   Interior fuse junction panel electrical connector

   Cowl side trim panels and secure the panels with the pushpins, located on both sides

   Front door scuff plates, located on both sides

   Steering column and the steering column bracket bolts

   Steering column shrouds and the shroud screws

   Light switch rheostat resistor electrical connector and install the instrument panel steering column cover (coupe models only)

   Instrument panel steering column cover and the cover screw

   Hood latch control handle and cable and tighten the hood latch control handle nut

   Heater control cable

   PCM/bracket, the 2 PCM/bracket nuts and the 2 bolts

   PCM electrical connector and the bolt

   Transmission control selector dial bezel screws

   Radio antenna lead-in cable

   Radio antenna lead-in cable

   Control box side covers and secure with the pushpins, located at both sides

   Power point socket electrical connectors and install the center instrument panel finish panel, if equipped

   Center instrument panel finish panel screw

   Floor console
3. Install the passenger-s side SRS module by installing or connecting the following:
   
   
   SRS module and torque the module-to-instrument panel bolts to 62-97 inch lbs. (7-11 Nm)

   SRS module-s electrical connector

   Glove box door
4. Install the steering wheel by installing or connecting the following:
   
   
   Steering wheel to the steering column

   New steering wheel bolt and torque it to 26-33 ft. lbs. (34-46 Nm)

   SRS module-to-steering wheel bolts and torque the bolts to 89-123 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm)

   SRS module and connect the electrical connector
5. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
6. On the Coupe, install the air cleaner outlet tube.
7. Refill the cooling system.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Operate the engine to normal operating temperatures; then, check the climate control operation and check for leaks.

Focus

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Recover the A/C refrigerant, if equipped.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Radio

   Left and right lower panels

   Data link electrical connector

   Steering column upper shroud

   Audio unit control switch, if equipped

   Steering column lower shroud

   Steering column

   Instrument cluster

   Glove compartment

   Passenger air bag module

   Climate control and audio trim panel

   Ash tray

   Heater core housing assembly panel

   Center console

   Instrument panel upper retaining screws

   Instrument panel side trim panels

   Instrument panel side bolts

   Instrument panel bolts behind the instrument cluster, climate control and audio panel and passenger air bag module

   Defroster tubes

   Instrument panel

   Heater hoses

   A/C evaporator refrigerant lines

   Cross vehicle beam

   Rear footwell ventilation hoses

   Heater housing wiring harness

   Heater housing. Refer to the illustrations for housing fastener locations.
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Heater housing fastener location

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Heater housing fastener location

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Heater housing fastener location

   
   
   

   

   

   Fig. Heater housing fastener location

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Heater housing. Refer to the illustrations for housing fastener locations and torque specifications.

   Heater housing wiring harness

   Rear footwell ventilation hoses

   Cross vehicle beam. Tighten the beam fasteners to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm) and the beam bracket bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

   A/C evaporator refrigerant lines

   Heater hoses

   Instrument panel

   Defroster tubes

   Instrument panel bolts behind the instrument cluster, climate control and audio panel and passenger air bag module

   Instrument panel side bolts

   Instrument panel side trim panels

   Instrument panel upper retaining screws

   Center console

   Heater core housing assembly panel

   Ash tray

   Climate control and audio trim panel

   Passenger air bag module

   Glove compartment

   Instrument cluster

   Steering column. Tighten the nuts to 13 ft. lbs. (18 Nm) and the Torx® screw to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm)

   Steering column lower shroud

   Audio unit control switch, if equipped

   Steering column upper shroud

   Data link electrical connector

   Left and right lower panels

   Radio

   Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Recharge the A/C system, if equipped.
4. Start the engine and check for leaks.

This will help.

Thanks.

                     

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