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1999 Lincoln Navigator Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Heater core, Body.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on October 11, 2012

Heater Core

The heater core in our Navigator has went out...we got a quote to have it replaced it is $1,330-$1,580 and the core its self is only $40!! my husband would like to do this job himself...could you please tell me how to do it? thank you! Oh and its a 2wd not a 4wd thank you!

Answer

Replied on October 12, 2012

GONNA LINK YOU AROUND A BIT...BEAR WITH ME

I KNOW THE FEELING, FROM A LONG TIME AGO!

http://www.2carpros.com/questions/2007-ford-taurus-tune-up

ABOVE IS THE BEST PROVEN WAY TO PERFORM AN AUTO TASK....NOTHING IS LEFT OUT (LIKE CAUTIONS...DISCONNECT THE AIR BAG...ETC)

HERE'S SOMETHING TO "GAUGE BY".....CONSIDER THE MANUAL AS "LAW"

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A BIT MORE THAN YOU WANNA BITE INTO?

MAYBE THIS WOULD BE AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE STEALERSHIP OPTION

http://www.2carpros.com/questions/2001-hyundai-elantra-code-reader-such-one-auto-zone-advanced-diagnose-problem-tha

SMALL SHOPS ARE JUST AS CAPABLE AS LARGER ONES

I'M PULLIN' FOR YOU!

WHEN YOU DIY...ONLY ONE PERSON TO BLAME....OR PAT ON THE BACK!

MY MOTTO IS FOR ANYTHING: "I CARE ABOUT MY STUFF, MORE THAN ANYBODY ELSE" ....I TOO, AM A SEASONED DIYER....I BUILT THIS '46 FROM THE GROUND UP....ALL BY MYSELF....IMMA PLUMBER

KEEP US INFORMED

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
6,797 answers provided
Replied on October 12, 2012

REMOVAL

NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Drain the radiator. Refer to: "Engine, Cooling and Exhaust : Cooling System : Service and Repair" See: Service and Repair
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: "Body and Frame : Interior Trim : Dash Board : Service and Repair" See: Body and Frame\Interior Moulding / Trim\Dashboard / Instrument Panel\Service and Repair

Remove the junction block splash shield.

Remove the bolts and disconnect the cable ends from the starter relay.

Remove the junction block bracket.

1 Disengage the wire harness connector.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Remove the junction block bracket.

Disconnect the heater core hose couplings.

Remove the A/C plenum demister adapter.

1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the A/C plenum demister adapter

Disconnect the vacuum line.

Remove the heater core bracket.

1 Remove the two screws.
2 Remove the bracket.

Remove the plenum chamber top.

1 Remove the 13 screws.
2 Remove the plenum chamber top.

Remove the blend door assembly from the case.

Remove the heater core.

INSTALLATION

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

this off alldata. not a job for home, at least thats what I think. I would shop around for a better price as the dealer is extremely high.

CJ will have info as well. If you do it yourself, it will take about 12-16 hours. even though the part is 40, the labor is intensive.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
24,789 answers provided