Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Heater Core. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the climate control housing - vehicles with: DATC.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the passenger side temperature door actuator electrical connector.
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Remove the heater tube dash panel seal.
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Remove the retainers, release the clip and position the heater tube bracket aside.
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Remove the heater core.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Breaking-In
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Cleaning
Clean the exhaust manifold using a suitable solvent. Use
a plastic scraping tool to clean the gasket sealing surfaces.
Inspection
NOTE:
New exhaust manifold gaskets, studs, nuts and/or
bolts must be installed when an exhaust manifold is serviced...