1998 Ford Escort

1998 FORD ESCORT
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Heater problem
1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

how do you replace heater core?
Oct 8, 2008 at 5:24 AM
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1.Disable air bag system.. Drain cooling system, remove air cleaner outlet tube.
2.On all models, disconnect and plug heater hoses from heater core tubes at firewall. Remove instrument panel..
3.Detach antenna lead from heater core housing. Disconnect vacuum control motor vacuum connector. Detach vacuum lines from heater housing retainer.
4.Remove windshield defroster nozzle (remove push-pins, then remove screws and nozzle connectors). Loosen heater air duct-to-housing screw. Remove lower heater core housing nut.
5.Remove 2 upper heater core housing-to-firewall nuts. Remove heater housing.
6.Remove heater dash panel seal from around heater core tubes. Remove screws from beneath dash panel seal and remove heater core cover. Remove heater core. To install, reverse removal procedure.

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Oct 11, 2008 at 6:36 AM
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