Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2005)
Heater Hose: Service and Repair
Auxiliary Heater Outlet and Inlet Line
AUXILIARY HEATER OUTLET AND INLET LINE
Removal
CAUTION: To avoid refrigerant loss, clearly differentiate the auxiliary heater lines from the auxiliary refrigerant lines before beginning this
procedure.
NOTE:
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The auxiliary heater inlet and outlet lines are not supplied together as an assembly. The auxiliary heater inlet line and outlet line are each installed
from the factory as one piece assemblies. The replacement parts are supplied as separate kits containing multiple piece lines for ease of
installation.
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The following procedure can be used to remove and install one of, or both the auxiliary heater inlet line and auxiliary heater outlet line. If only one
auxiliary heater line is to be removed and installed, cut or disconnect only the desired line at the specified points within the procedure.
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the RH quarter trim panel.
3. Detach the auxiliary heater lines.
1
Disconnect the heater hose(s).
2
Remove the bolts.
3
Remove the line bracket.
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Raise the vehicle.
6. Remove the RH front wheel.
7. Remove the RH fender splash shield.
8. NOTE: If installing only one auxiliary heater line, disconnect only the desired line.
Disconnect the heater hose(s).
9. Remove the muffler.
10. Remove the RH catalytic converter.
