Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
32.
Loosen the sound insulator from the cowl top panel in the area around the air inlet opening.
33.
Remove the two (2) screws retaining the support bracket and the brace to the cowl top panel.
34.
Pull the right end of the instrument panel away from the cowl and remove the evaporator case from the vehicle. Place the evaporator case on a
work bench.
35.
Remove the evaporator core from the case following the procedure in the appropriate service manual for cutting the top out of the case.
36.
Install the new core in the case and seal the top of the case as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
37.
Install the evaporator case in the vehicle by reversing the removal procedure.
NOTE:
CHECK THE OPERATION OF ALL COMPONENTS AFTER ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETED.
Tauras/Sable
TAURUS/SABLE EVAPORATOR CORE REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove radio cluster as outlined in the Service Manual, Section 15-01.
3.
Remove two (2) bolts and remove the steering column opening cover from under steering column.
4.
Remove sound insulators from under steering column.
5.
Remove three (3) screws retaining lower steering column shroud and remove shroud.
6.
Remove two (2) bolts and steering column reinforcement from under steering column.
7.
Disconnect all electrical connections from steering column switches.
8.
Remove four (4) nuts retaining steering column support brace, disconnect PRNDL cable (column shift) and lower steering column.
9.
Disconnect park brake release cable from park brake and disconnect ignition switch wiring connector.
10.
Remove instrument cluster finish panel and disconnect all instrument cluster finish panel electrical connections.
11.
Remove four (4) retaining screws from instrument cluster and...
a.
disconnect speedometer cable (if equipped),
b.
disconnect wiring and remove instrument cluster.
12.
Remove one (1) bolt at steering column opening attaching instrument panel to brace.
13.
Remove one (1) instrument panel brace retaining bolt (under the radio area).
14.
Remove sound insulator under glove compartment by removing two (2) push nuts that secure insulator to studs on the evaporator case.
15.
Remove three (3) screws attaching glove compartment assembly to instrument panel and remove door assembly.
16.
Remove LH and RH cowl side trim panels.
17.
Disconnect electrical connections at RH cowl side.
18.
Remove three (3) screws retaining instrument panel to cowl top panel.
19.
Remove one (1) screw at instrument panel RH side.
20.
Remove two (2) instrument panel-to-center console nuts.
21.
Remove cup holder and shift lever opening retaining screw.
