Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010)
5. Remove the heater tube bracket nut.
6. Remove the dash panel A/C line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
7. Disconnect the 2 heater hose clamps at the heater core.
8. Disconnect the evaporator inlet fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
9. Disconnect the evaporator outlet fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
10. Disconnect the 2 vacuum connectors.
11. Detach the grommet and push the vacuum lines into the passenger compartment.
12. Remove the 4 heater core and evaporator core housing nuts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
13. Disconnect the ground terminal bolt.
14. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing.
15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
16. Fill and the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.
