Econoline E550 V10-6.8L VIN S (2003)
Heater Core Case: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Main Climate Control
REMOVAL
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the quick disconnect heater hose couplings at the heater core.
4. Plug the heater water hoses with a suitable 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch plug.
5. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, See: Body and
Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair
6. Remove the heater core housing.
1
Remove the screw.
2
Remove the nuts.
3
Remove the heater core housing.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Lubricate the coolant hoses with MERPOL(R) meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or plain water only, if needed.
Auxiliary Climate Control
REMOVAL
1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant.
2. Drain the engine cooling system.
