Auxiliary Heater Inlet Line: Installation
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- Install the rear auxiliary heater inlet line and connect it to the auxiliary heater inlet hose.
- Lubricate the coolant hoses with MERPOL® meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or plain water only, if needed.
- Snap the rear auxiliary heater inlet line into the line brackets.
- Install the front auxiliary heater inlet line through the fender well and connect it to the engine compartment heater inlet line. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Snap the front auxiliary heater inlet line into the brackets.
- Install the brackets over the studs and loosely install the nuts.
- Connect the two auxiliary heater inlet lines.CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the fitting.
- Tighten the five bracket nuts.CAUTION: Overtightening of the nut will cause the stud to break away from the floor pan.
- Reattach the ABS wiring harness and position the fender splash shield in the wheel well.
- Install the vacuum reservoir retaining nuts.
- Install the fender splash shield four screws, three bolts, and three pin-type retainers.
- Install both RH wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .