Cougar/XR7 V8-302 5.0L (1983)
REMOVE THE HEATER CASE:
2.
Discharge refrigerant from A/C system at the service valve on suction line. When system is fully discharged, disconnect and cap high and low
pressure lines.
3.
Drain cooling system, then disconnect hoses from heater core. Cover hoses and heater core tubes to prevent leakage.
4.
Remove screw securing air inlet duct and blower housing assembly support brace to cowl top panel.
5.
Disconnect black vacuum supply hose from in-line check valve in engine compartment.
6.
Disconnect blower motor electrical connectors from harness.
7.
Remove 2 evaporator case-to-dash panel attaching nuts from engine compartment.
8.
Working in passenger compartment, remove evaporator case support bracket-to-cowl top panel attaching screw.
9.
Remove nut securing bracket below evaporator case to dash panel.
10.
Carefully remove evaporator case assembly from vehicle.
DISASSEMBLE THE HEATER CASE:
11.
Remove 5 heater core access cover attaching screws and the cover.
12.
Remove heater core and seals from evaporator case, Fig. 8.
13.
Remove the 2 seals from heater core tubes.
14.
Reverse procedure to install.
