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Ford Master
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- Posted on Aug 17, 2010
Re: Smoke coming from a/c vents on ford expedition with...
The problem is the heater core leaking behind the dashboard.
Heater Core
Removal & Installation
1997-2002
To Remove:
NOTE: Heater core must be vacuum leak tested before it is remove from vehicle if a heater core leak is suspected.
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove instrument panel.
- For 5.4L (4V), if quipped, remove junction splash shield.
- For 5.4L (4V), if quipped, disconnect starter relay cable.
- For 5.4L (4V), if quipped, remove junction block bracket.
- Clamp inlet and outlet heater hoses.
- Disconnect heater hose from heater core by gently pressing it toward heater core.
- Remove A/C plenum demister adapter.
- Disconnect vacuum line.
- Remove 13 plenum chamber top screws.
- Remove blend door assembly from case.
- Remove heater core.
To Install:
NOTE: If needed, clean and lubricate coolant hoses with plain water.
- Install heater core.
- Install blend door assembly to case.
- Install 13 plenum chamber top screws.
- Connect vacuum line.
- Install A/C plenum demister adapter.
- Connect heater hose to heater core.
- Release all clamps from inlet and outlet heater hoses.
- For 5.4L (4V), if quipped, install junction block bracket.
- For 5.4L (4V), if quipped, connect starter relay cable.
- For 5.4L (4V), if quipped, install junction splash shield.
- Install instrument panel.
- Refill engine coolant.
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