Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the nuts and position the vapor management valve (VMV) and bracket aside.

Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Positioning Vapor Management Valve (VMV) And Bracket Aside
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Release the clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose (18472) from the engine.

Fig 2: Releasing Clamp And Disconnecting Heater Inlet Hose (18472) From Engine
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Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose from the engine.

Fig 3: Releasing Clamp And Disconnecting Heater Hose From Engine
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Vehicles equipped with heater control valve

NOTE: Auxiliary climate control heater control valve is shown, non-auxiliary heater control valve is similar.

Remove the heater control valve.
1. Disconnect the vacuum line.
2. Release the clamps and disconnect the heater hoses.
3. Remove the heater control valve.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Heater Control Valve
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All vehicles

Disconnect the heater inlet and outlet hose couplings from the heater core.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Heater Hoses From Heater Core
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean and lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.
Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .