Heater Hose - Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Drain the radiator. For additional information, see ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the throttle body air intake tube.
Remove the RH cowl cover.

Fig 1: Removing Right Cowl Cover
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Push on the RH corner of the filter to release the clip. Release the LH clip and remove the cabin air filter.

Fig 2: Removing Cabin Air Filter
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Remove the seven bolts and remove the cross-vehicle support.

Fig 3: Removing Cross-Vehicle Support
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Bolts
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Remove the cabin air filter housing by lifting the outboard side then removing the housing.

Fig 5: Removing Cabin Air Filter Housing
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Remove the three bolts and remove the plenum panel.

Fig 6: Removing Plenum Panel
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Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Heater Hoses
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NOTE: The top heater hose has a green identifying mark to match the hose on the dual coolant flow valve. If the marking is not visible, make sure to mark the hoses for location prior to disconnecting the couplings. This will aid in the correct installation of the hose assemblies.

NOTE: Hose connections shown with components removed for clarity.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Quick-Disconnect Couplings From Coolant Control Valve Hoses

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Disconnect the three quick-disconnect couplings from the coolant control valve hoses. For additional information, see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .
Disconnect the coolant recovery line.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Coolant Recovery Line
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Remove the forward heater hose mounting bolt at the RH shock tower.

Fig 10: Removing Forward Heater Hose Mounting Bolt
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Raise the vehicle. For additional information, see JACKING & HOISTING .

NOTE: View shown with components removed for clarity.

Fig 11: Removing Rear Heater Hose Mounting Bolt

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Remove the rear heater hose mounting bolt from the body side.
Position the hydraulic cooling fan reservoir aside.

Fig 12: Positioning Hydraulic Cooling Fan Reservoir Aside
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Position the PCM wiring harness bracket aside.

Fig 13: Positioning PCM Wiring Harness Bracket Aside
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Lower the vehicle and remove the heater hose assembly.

NOTE: Steps 18 and 19 are required only if the heater hose assembly is being separated.

Fig 14: Removing Crimps & Bracket

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If necessary, remove the crimps and remove the bracket.
If necessary, remove the rivet and remove the bracket.

Fig 15: Removing Rivet & Bracket
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