Lincoln Aviator: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Heater Core
Removal
NOTE:
If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
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Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the screws and the driver side floor duct assembly.
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Remove the heater tube dash panel seel, remvoe the screws and the heater tube bracket.
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Remove the screws and the heater core cover.
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Remove the heater core from the climate cotnrol housing.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
The evaporator temperature sensor is available only as part of the evaporator.
Remove the evaporator.
Refer to: Evaporator (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module...
Other information:
Inspection
NOTE:
Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.
Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses,
(3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or
glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted
connecting rod...
WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly distribute
the load, as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher
centers of gravity, may handle differently
than unloaded vehicles. Take extra
precautions, such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, when driving
a heavily loaded vehicle...