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Auxiliary Heater Outlet And Inlet Line

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  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL. For additional information refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    2. NOTE: A portion of the coolant remaining in the auxiliary heater outlet and inlet lines, and the heater core, will drain from the auxiliary heater outlet and inlet line connections when disconnected.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Heater Hoses At Front Of Auxiliary Heater Inlet And Outlet Lines
    G03245645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Clamp off and disconnect the heater hoses at the front of the auxiliary heater inlet and outlet lines.
  3. Remove the bolt and the front line bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt And Front Line Bracket
    G03245646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts and the two rear line brackets.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Rear Line Brackets
    G03245647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: A portion of the coolant remaining in the auxiliary heater outlet and inlet lines, and the heater core, will drain from the auxiliary heater outlet and inlet line connections when disconnected.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Hoses At Floorpan Bracket
    G03245648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the heater hoses at the floorpan bracket.
  6. Support the rear axle with a jack stand.
    Fig 5: Supporting Rear Axle With Screw Jack
    G03245649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the track bar bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Track Bar Bolt
    G03245650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the LH rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  9. Remove the bolts and the two remaining line brackets.
    Fig 7: Identifying Line Brackets
    G03245651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Tilt the auxiliary heater outlet and inlet lines to drain any remaining coolant and remove the auxiliary heater outlet and inlet lines.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only, if needed.
  12. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information refer to FILLING AND BLEEDING WITH RADKITPLUS or FILLING AND BLEEDING WITHOUT RADKITPLUS .
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