Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Heater Core

Removal

NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be pressure leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Evaporator Core Housing in this section.

2. Remove the foam weather seal.

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3. Remove the screws and remove the heater core cover.

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4. Remove the heater core.

Installation

1. NOTE: Be sure to install a new oval foam weather seal around the heater core inlet and outlet tubes.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Evaporator Core Housing
    Material Item Specification PAG Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) WSH-M1C231- B MERPOL NA ESE-M99B144- B Removal NOTE: The evapor ...

    Evaporator Core Housing
    Disassembly 1. Remove the evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Evaporator Core Housing in this section. 2. Remove the foam weather seal. 3. Remove the screws and remove th ...

    Other materials:

    Valve Spring Strength
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    Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube
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    Chuckle
    Chuckle that occurs on the coast driving phase is usually caused by excessive clearance between the differential gear hub and the differential case bore. Damage to a gear tooth on the coast side can cause a noise identical to a chuckle. A very small tooth n ...