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97 e 250 cargo van heater core replacement - Cars & Trucks

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Larry Ng

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PLEASE ASK A QUESTION
WHO CAN DO IT?
CAN I DO IT? (we will never know)
WHERE TO BUY or which brand is BEST.
HOW TO DO IT. (all steps are in the service manual, buy one?)
1997
FORD
E250 CARGO VAN "ECONOLINE" ?
NO COUNTRY TOLD LHD OR RHD, WE DRIVE ON LEFT SIDE OF CAR HERE LHD. AND HVAC IS NOT THE SAME AT ALL BOTH.
THERE ARE 64 STEPS TO GET IT OUT. ARE YOU READY,
TIMES X2, OUT AND COUNT.

REMOVE

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 2. Remove the two access covers and two air bag module or horn pad retaining nuts from the air bag module on the back side of the steering wheel, and lift the module away from the steering wheel. 3. Disconnect the air bag wire harness connectors and remove the module from the steering wheel. 4. Disconnect the horn/speed control wire harness connector in the steering wheel. 5. Remove the steering wheel retaining bolt. 6. Use a suitable steering wheel puller and remove the steering wheel. Route the contact assembly wire harnesses through the steering wheel as the steering wheel is lifted off the shaft. NOTE For vehicles with an E40D transmission, a protective cover (such as a rag) must be placed between the gearshift lever and the steering column shroud opening during steering column shroud removal. This will prevent damage to the shrink wrap on the gearshift lever. 7. Remove the steering column lower trim mouldings. 8. On all except Commercial Chassis, grasp the bottom of the instrument panel steering column cover and pull to disengage the bottom from its retained position, then grasp the top of the instrument panel steering column cover and pull to disengage the instrument panel steering column cover from its retained position. 9. On Commercial Chassis, remove the steering column tube lower trim, if so equipped. 10. Remove the steering column release lever by unscrewing it from the steering column. 11. Rotate the ignition switch lock cylinder to the /RUN/// position. Using a 1/8-inch drift, press the retaining pin of the lock cylinder through the access hole in the lower steering column shroud and remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 12. Remove the clockspring. 13. Remove the four retaining screws from the lower steering column shroud and remove the upper shroud from the column. 14. On all except Commercial Chassis, unsnap the lower instrument panel steering column cover, then remove the six knee brace retaining bolts. 15. Remove the steering column support: 16. On all except Commercial Chassis, remove the two bolts from the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement. 17. On Commercial Chassis, remove the four retaining nuts from the steering column support. 18. Disconnect the PRND21 cable from the steering actuator housing by removing one screw. 19. Disconnect the PRND21 cable loop from the shift tube hook. 20. Remove the two retaining screws and two electrical connectors from the switch. Remove the multi-function switch from the steering column. 21. Remove the pinch bolt from the steering shaft flex coupling. 22. Disconnect the shift cable from the selector lever pivot arm. 23. Remove the shift cable from the steering column lower mounting bracket by pushing the tab on the cable in and sliding the cable off the bracket. 24. Disconnect the ignition switch. 25. Lower the steering column bend bracket and disconnect the plastic snap-on connectors. 26. While supporting the steering column, remove the four retaining nuts. 27. Disconnect the collapsible intermediate shaft from the U-joint at the lower end of the steering column. 28. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. 29. Unfasten the engine cover latches and remove the engine cover. Engine cover removal 30. Remove the four screws from the top of the instrument panel. Location of the screws at the top of the instrument panel 31. Remove the upper center instrument panel access panel. 32. Disconnect the climate control air vacuum connector. 33. Remove the headlamp knob and bezel. 34. Remove the two bolts from the instrument panel finish panel and remove the panel. 35. Remove the instrument cluster as follows: 1. Remove the bolts. 2. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 3. Remove the transmission range indicator. 4. Remove the instrument cluster. 36. Remove the three headlamp switch bolts. 37. Disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector. 38. Disconnect the radio electrical connectors and the antenna and remove the radio. 39. Pry the center finish panel away from the instrument panel and position it out of the way. 40. Disconnect the cigar lighter electrical connector and power point electrical connector. 41. Remove the center finish panel. 42. Remove the three climate control panel screws. 43. Remove the climate control panel assembly from the center finish panel. 44. Disconnect the climate control wiring harnesses from behind the climate control panel. 45. Remove the driver side upper left access panel to access the instrument panel nut. 46. Remove the instrument panel nut retaining the instrument panel to the main bracket. 47. Remove the passenger side instrument panel finish panel reinforcement. 48. Remove the instrument panel dash brace. 49. From under the hood, remove the two coolant reservoir screws and position the reservoir out of the way. 50. Remove the main wiring assembly/lower bulkhead connector as follows: 1. Remove the bulkhead connector bolt. 2. Disconnect the bulkhead connector clips. 3. Remove the bulkhead connector. 51. Remove the right-hand cowl side trim panel. 52. Disconnect the air bag electronic crash sensor (ECS) module electrical connector. 53. Disconnect the instrument panel cowl side wiring electrical connectors. Instrument panel cowl side electrical connectors 54. Disconnect the passenger side air bag module electrical connector. 55. Remove the two locators on the radio antenna from the wiring shield (passenger side). 56. Remove the six bolts (one on each of the two center brackets and two on each end) retaining the instrument panel to the center dash panel. NOTE Removing the instrument panel from the vehicle requires two technicians. 57. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle through the passenger side door. 58. Lift the instrument panel upward slightly and outward to remove from the dash panel. WARNING THE ENGINE MUST BE OFF, FULLY COOL AND THE COOLING SYSTEM FULLY DEPRESSURIZED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DISCONNECT ANY HEATER WATER HOSES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR BURNS FROM HOT LIQUID ESCAPING OUT OF THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. 59. Drain the engine cooling system. 60. Disconnect the quick disconnect heater water hose couplings. 61. Plug the heater water hoses with a suitable 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch plug. 62. Remove the heater core cover. 63. Remove and discard the heater core case seal. NOTE Use care not to spill the coolant remaining in the heater core during removal. 64. Remove the heater core


SIGH! pant pant pant, snooze.

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  • Posted on Jun 21, 2008

SOURCE: Heater core

HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 28, 2008

SOURCE: replace heater core 1994 chevy g20 conversion van

Here a are the instuctions to remove it. I did not know if you have A/C or not so I included both for you.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Without Air Conditioning
ALL MODELS
See Figure 1

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the coolant recovery bottle.
  3. Place a pan under the van and disconnect the heater intake and outlet hoses. Quickly remove and plug the hoses and support them in an upright position. Drain the coolant from the heater core into the pan.
CAUTION When draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.
  1. Remove the heater distributor duct-to-case attaching screws and the duct-to-engine cover screw. Remove the duct.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove all the instrument panel attaching screws.
  4. Carefully lower the steering column. Raise and support the right side of the instrument panel. Refer to for further details.
  5. Remove the defroster duct-to-case attaching screws and the two screws attaching the distributor to the heater case.
  6. Disconnect the temperature door cable. Carefully fold the cable back and out of the way.
  7. Remove the three nuts from the engine compartment side of the distributor case and the screw from the passenger compartment side.
  8. Remove the heater case and core assembly.
  9. Remove the core retaining straps and remove the core.
To install:
  1. Install the core.
  2. Install the core retaining straps.
  3. Install the heater case and core assembly.
  4. Fasten the three nuts on the engine compartment side of the distributor case and the screw on the passenger compartment side.
  5. Connect the temperature door cable.
  6. Install the defroster duct-to-case attaching screws and the two screws attaching the distributor to the heater case.
  7. Install the steering column.
  8. Fasten all the instrument panel attaching screws.
  9. Install the engine cover.
  10. Install the duct. Install the heater distributor duct-to-case attaching screws and the duct-to-engine cover screw.
  11. Connect the heater intake and outlet hoses.
  12. Fill the cooling system.
  13. Install the coolant recovery bottle.
  14. Connect the negative battery cable.
1990-95 MODELS With A/C

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Remove the steering column-to-instrument panel bolts. Lower the column carefully.
  4. Remove the upper and lower instrument panel attaching screws. Remove the radio support bracket screw.
  5. Raise and support the right side of the instrument panel.
  6. Remove the lower right instrument panel bracket.
  7. Remove the vacuum actuator from the kick panel.
  8. Disconnect the temperature cable and vacuum hoses at the case. Remove the heater distributor duct from over the engine hump.
  9. Remove the two defroster duct-to-firewall attaching screws below the windshield.
  10. Under the hood, disconnect and plug the heater hoses at the firewall.
  11. Remove the three nuts and one screw (inside) holding the heater case to the firewall.
  12. Remove the case from the van. Remove the gasket for access to the screws holding the case together. Remove the temperature cable support bracket. Remove the screws and separate the case. Remove the heater core.
To install:
  1. Install the heater core.
  2. Assemble the case and fasten the screws.
  3. Install the temperature cable support bracket.
  4. Position the gasket, then install the case in the van.
  5. Fasten the three nuts and one screw (inside) holding the heater case to the firewall.
  6. Connect and plug the heater hoses at the firewall.
  7. Fasten the two defroster duct-to-firewall attaching screws below the windshield.
  8. Install the heater distributor duct.
  9. Connect the temperature cable and vacuum hoses at the case.
  10. Install the vacuum actuator at the kick panel.
  11. Install the lower right instrument panel bracket.
  12. Fasten the radio support bracket screw.
  13. Fasten the upper and lower instrument panel attaching screws.
  14. Fasten the steering column-to-instrument panel bolts.
  15. Install the engine cover.
  16. Connect the battery ground cable.
  17. Refill the cooling system as necessary.

Anonymous

  • 2920 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 05, 2009

SOURCE: 95 e150 ford cargo van heater core replacement

yes it can be removed from inside the cab and no you dont empty the ac system

Anonymous

  • 19 Answers
  • Posted on Feb 06, 2009

SOURCE: 95 e150 ford cargo van heater core replacement

buy a manual for 10 bucks

Anonymous

  • 205 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 26, 2009

SOURCE: need to replace the heater core

Under the dash for sure, but you may need to drop the whole box and may be mounted with bolts from the engine compartment. You will need to disconnect the hoses from the core from under the hood

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