Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Heater Core: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Prepare the vehicle for heater core removal.
1
Remove the A/C evaporator housing, please refer to Heating and Air Conditioning/Evaporator Case/Service and Repair/ See: Heating and Air
Conditioning/Evaporator Case/Service and Repair
2
Remove the Dash Board. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Removal and
Installation, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair
3
Remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), please refer to Powertrain Management/Computers and Controls/Engine Control
Module/Service and Repair/ See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Powertrain Control Module/Service and Repair
NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
2. Remove the PCM heat sink
1
Remove the ground strap screw.
2
Remove the heat sink.
3. Remove the four nuts from the engine side of the dash panel. Position the plenum chamber on the vehicle floor.
4. Remove the heater core cover.
1
Remove the screws.
2
Remove the heater core cover.