Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Remover/Installer, Coolant Hose Clamp

303-397 (24-003)

1. Drain the cooling system.For additional information, refer to Section  303-03 Engine Cooling.

2. Raise the vehicle.For additional information, refer to Section  100-02 Jacking and Lifting.

3. Detach engine undershield.

4. Using the special tool, detach the coolant hoses from the heater core.
   • Disconnect the water drain hose from the water drain connection.

5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Remove the right and left-hand centre console side trim panel (left-hand side shown).
   1. Remove the bolt.
   2. Release the clips and remove the centre console side trim panel.

7. Disconnect the rear footwell air guide from the heater core housing (shown with heater core / evaporator housing removed for clarity).

8. Remove the rear footwell air guide.
   1. Remove the air guide screw.
   2. Push the air guide upwards.
   3. Release the retainers.

9. Remove the heater core housing (shown with heater core and evaporator housing removed for clarity).
   1. Remove the clips.
   2. Release the retainers.

10. Remove the rubber seal.

11. Remove the heater core screw.

12. Remove the heater core.

1. Install the components in the reverse order.