What is the best way to replace the heater core?
Feb 3, 2009 at 6:43 PM
1997 Ford F350 heater core
1997 FORD F-350
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HEATER CORE
Removal & Installation
Carefully release cooling system pressure by turning radiator cap to first stop. Tighten radiator cap. Drain cooling system. Disconnect heater hoses and plug hoses. See Fig. 1 . Remove glove box for access. Remove Rear Anti-lock Brake System (RABS) module mounting screws and move module aside. Remove 7 screws attaching heater access cover to plenum. Disconnect vacuum source. Leave vacuum harness attached to cover. Remove cover. Remove heater core from plenum. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation
Carefully release cooling system pressure by turning radiator cap to first stop. Tighten radiator cap. Drain cooling system. Disconnect heater hoses and plug hoses. See Fig. 1 . Remove glove box for access. Remove Rear Anti-lock Brake System (RABS) module mounting screws and move module aside. Remove 7 screws attaching heater access cover to plenum. Disconnect vacuum source. Leave vacuum harness attached to cover. Remove cover. Remove heater core from plenum. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Feb 3, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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