Heater Hose - Assembly: Installation

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Install heater hose assembly.
Install the hydraulic cooling fan reservoir.

Fig 1: Installing Hydraulic Cooling Fan Reservoir
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Install the PCM wiring harness bracket.

Fig 2: Installing PCM Wiring Harness Bracket
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NOTE: If the hose assembly has been separated, install the bracket removed using a new rivet.

Fig 3: Installing Bracket With Rivet

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Install the bracket using a new rivet.
Install the rear heater hose mounting bolt.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Heater Hose Mounting Bolt
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NOTE: If the hose assembly has been separated, a new bracket must be installed.

Fig 5: Installing Forward Heater Hose Mounting Bolt

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Install the forward heater hose mounting bolt.
Connect the coolant recovery line.

Fig 6: Connecting Coolant Recovery Line
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Install the couplings.
- Make sure that the heater hoses are installed in the correct position. For additional information, see HEATING AND DEFROSTING .
- Lubricate the coolant hoses with MERPOL(R) meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or plain water only, if needed.
Fig 7: Installing Couplings
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Install the heater hoses at the heater core.
- Make sure that the heater hoses are installed in the correct position. For additional information, see HEATING AND DEFROSTING .
- Lubricate the coolant hoses with MERPOL(R) meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or plain water only, if needed.
- Check for correct hose installation by verifying DATC system operation.
Fig 8: Installing Heater Hoses At Heater Core
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Install the cabin air intake plenum.
Install the cabin air filter.
Install the RH cowl cover.
Install the throttle body intake tube.
Fill the cooling system.