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Started removing dash today. Got the core out. Found that the tool for removing the hoses was useless. Hard to put the tool where needed if you can't see it. Cut lines on core and came right out.
Tomorrow the real fun begins putting all the screws back. My helper put them all in one bag. Got to love her anyways.
Started removing dash today. Got the core out. Found that the tool for removing the hoses was useless. Hard to put the tool where needed if you can't see it. Cut lines on core and came right out.
Tomorrow the real fun begins putting all the screws back. My helper put them all in one bag. Got to love her anyways.
Amazingly, the heater hose tool worked for me last weekend. But I can definitely see how it might not.
If you get into a quandry about all of those screws mixed up in the same bag, send me a PM or email and I'll help you sort through it while it's fresh on my mind. As you already know by now, the black screws with the 7mm heads are the dominant fasteners. The longer ones of those go into the kick panel below the steering wheel. You'll definitely remember the three bolts that hold the airbag in place, and the three little tiny 5.5 mm bolts hold the air bag switch in place.
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Shane
1949 F1, Stock / 1950 F-5
1950 F1, 302, AOD (still in a lot of pieces)
1997 F150 XLT, 4.6L
2008 F250 XLT, 6.4L Powerstroke
2011 Expedition EL
Still working on it. Decided that the door was not the problem and I am replacing the motor while I am in there. Looks like I am in for some fun there. Hope to have that done before I loose anymore light. Love your 49er. Oh for the ease of the less complicated models. I remember as a kid turning the wiper blades from under the dash, when the wiper motor went out. Could not dream of doing that now days. Lol...
The blend door has been redesigned, I would definitely replace it. Also, new foam lining must be adhered to the new heater core before final assembly. Ask your ford parts counter for that. If your replacing the heater core, it's insane not to replace the blend door at the same time, broken or not. it will eventually break or get stuck.
The blend door has been redesigned, I would definitely replace it. Also, new foam lining must be adhered to the new heater core before final assembly. Ask your ford parts counter for that. If your replacing the heater core, it's insane not to replace the blend door at the same time, broken or not. it will eventually break or get stuck.
Exactly. The new blend doors have a round metal sleeve around the lower hinge point. The original WILL eventually break. If you're already in hell, shoot the devil while you're there so that you don't have to go back and do it later.
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Shane
1949 F1, Stock / 1950 F-5
1950 F1, 302, AOD (still in a lot of pieces)
1997 F150 XLT, 4.6L
2008 F250 XLT, 6.4L Powerstroke
2011 Expedition EL
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