Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
EVAPORATOR CORE
Removal and Installation
NOTE: If an evaporator core leak is suspected, the evaporator core must be vacuum leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
1. Remove the heater core.
2. Remove the 5 outer evaporator core cover screws.
3. Remove the 6 inner evaporator core cover screws.
4. Separate the evaporator core cover from the heater core and evaporator core housing.
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Discard the rope seal.
5. Remove the evaporator core.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Apply a bead of RTV sealant around the entire evaporator core housing groove joint in place of the rope seal.
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Tighten the evaporator core cover screws in a diagonal pattern to distribute the RTV sealant evenly.