where is the heater core located and whats involved in replacing it
Jan 30, 2009 at 2:42 PM
1999 Ford Windstar location of heater core and installation
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heater core is under/behind centre of dashboard you need to remove the centre console and remove main heater unit
MAIN HEATER UNIT
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove air inlet duct. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core tubes. Remove ground strap retainer from heater core tube (if equipped). Remove lower instrument panel utility compartment and ashtray.
Remove rear seat airflow duct. Remove center instrument panel support brackets. Remove 7 screws retaining heater housing. Remove heater core assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure.
MAIN HEATER UNIT
Removal & Installation
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove air inlet duct. Disconnect heater hoses from heater core tubes. Remove ground strap retainer from heater core tube (if equipped). Remove lower instrument panel utility compartment and ashtray.
Remove rear seat airflow duct. Remove center instrument panel support brackets. Remove 7 screws retaining heater housing. Remove heater core assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Jan 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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