heater core replacement

[lorraine1]

hey guys is there a link with photos on how to replace the heater core on a 98 5.0 AWD,mine went south.i hear their a nightmare like the s10"s.thanks

 

[Turdle]

Basically, disconnect the whole steering column, like this

Do not pull the steering wheel ( like the ford service manual says to)
remove seats and center console.

This gives you the room to remove the dash , you do not actually need to remove the dash from the truck, and with the seats out of the way you'll have room to slide the dash back far enough to access the heater core.

This thread has some info

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173650

and will link you to this one

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143617&highlight=heater+core

This one will help also

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342778&highlight=heater+core

 

[crunchie_frog]

There is also a series of videos on YouTube if you google YouTube heater core remove replace explorer. Covers all except the hidden bolt behind the engine/intake that is not easy to find/remove/replace

 

[ZWilson07]

Thanks man. Helps a lot!