Sweet smell coming from my vents

Tiny
CHRIS THEFATHERPOPPOP EATON
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  • 2003 FORD F-150
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118 MILES
I smell a some what sweet smell coming from my vents when I turn on the heat. It could possibly be antifreeze not sure. But it do give me a headache and irritate my throat. I do get heat and air no problem.
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 AT 1:32 PM

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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Yes, The smell could be your heater core leaking. This is a tutorial showing how to replace a heater core.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-heater-core

Below I've attached the picture replacement steps of the heater core for your truck. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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