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Heater Core Replacement Instructions
1997 Ford F 150 4.6 97 Expedition w/ addendum001
c/o Ford Technical Service Publication Service Manual
I am not a paid Ford mechanic.
Please use at own risk. I crossed out the steps that are required if you completely remove the dash but may be unnecessary if your not going to remove it, that’s your choice. I do not endorse the use of these instructions by individuals not qualified or certified to repair/service Ford vehicles.
WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING AND HANDLING AN AIR BAG. ALWAYS CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH THE TRIM COVER UP.
WARNING:
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STARTER RELAY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.
Shopping list:
- Heater core,
- Insulated foam tape to wrap new core
- 1- Gallon of anti freeze.
Tips:
- Tying off the antenna cable to an old shoelace or elect tape will help.
- Leave all the steering column and large bulkhead elect plugs attached.
- Try to follow in reverse the "dash removal instructions" during reassembly so you dont have any "do overs" when you can’t get a screw to line up properly.
- Get a large box for all the trim parts.
- Keep Track of parts To help to figure out where all the screws go have a helper read the steps aloud while you perform them and also have your helper put the screws removed in baggies labeled with the corresponding number of the step.
- Side note: I removed the big elect housing located right over the heater core housing to aide in getting the cover reinstalled; it was in the way when I was reinstalling the plenum cover, 2 screws, no big deal.
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