Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
evaporator core to prevent the entrance of dirt and excess moisture.
24.
Disconnect heater hoses from heater core tubes and plug hoses with suitable 5/8" (16 mm) and 3/4" (19 mm) plugs. Cap heater core tubes to
prevent coolant loss from heater core during removal of evaporator core.
25.
Disconnect vacuum supply hose from in-line vacuum check valve in engine compartment.
26.
Working under the hood, remove three (3) nuts retaining the evaporator case to the cowl panel.
27.
Inside the passenger compartment, remove the screw attaching the evaporator case support bracket to the cowl top panel.
28.
Remove one (1) nut retaining the bracket below the evaporator case to the cowl panel.
29.
Carefully pull the right end of the instrument panel away from the cowl panel, pull the evaporator case away from the cowl and remove the
evaporator case from the vehicle. Place the evaporator case on a work bench.
30.
Remove the evaporator core from the case following the procedure in the appropriate service manual.
31.
Install the new core in the case and seal the top of the case as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
32.
Install the evaporator case in the vehicle by reversing the removal procedure.
NOTE:
CHECK THE OPERATION OF ALL COMPONENTS AFTER ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETED.
Mustang
MUSTANG EVAPORATOR CORE REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove two (2) access covers at rear of console (snaps out) to gain access to arm rest retaining bolts.
3.
Remove armrest-to-floor bracket retaining bolts and remove armrest assembly (snaps out of console).
4.
Remove gearshift opening finish panel (snaps out). On vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, shift boot is attached to bottom of finish
panel. Remove shift knob and slide boot and finish panel up to shift lever to remove.
5.
To remove top finish panel, position emergency brake lever in the UP position. Remove four (4) retaining screws and lift panel up. Disconnect
necessary wire connectors.
6.
Remove two (2) console-to-rear floor bracket retaining screws.
7.
Insert a small screwdriver into two (2) notches at bottom of front upper panel and snap out.
8.
There are three (3) combinations of radio cover finish panels:
a.
Radio opening cover plate with storage bin (radio delete option).
b.
Radio with storage bin.
c.
Radio with graphic equalizer (one unit).
^
Combination a: Use a small screwdriver and pry radio cover finish panel out of console.
^
Combinations b and c: The radio must be removed first. Refer to Service Manual, Section 15.01, for procedure.
9.
Open glove compartment door and depress both sides of glove compartment inward and lower glove compartment door toward floor.
10.
Remove four (4) console bracket retaining screws. Remove console from vehicle.
11.
Remove three (3) bolts retaining steering column opening cover and reinforcement panel. Remove cover.
12.
Remove steering column opening reinforcement by removing two (2) bolts.
13.
Remove two (2) bolts retaining steering column opening reinforcement and remove reinforcement.
