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Feb 23, 2004 | 02:15 PM

ford390gashog

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heater core

this might seem stupid but i can't figure out how to remove the heater core can you tell me how that would be great.

Feb 23, 2004 | 02:51 PM

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The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask...

Does it have factory a/c? If so, check the tech articles. There's one with step-by-step instructions for replacing the heater core.

If no factory a/c, then do a search. There have been step-by-step instructions posted in the past.

Marty

Feb 23, 2004 | 04:50 PM

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I did mine and it was very easy. The nuts that hold the housing are on the fire wall. Just remove the nuts, heater hoses and the heater cable and the whole housing comes right out.

Feb 24, 2004 | 02:07 PM

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i had to do it to my 77 f-150. u have to remove the a/c radiator, it is behind there on the inside of the fire wall

Apr 13, 2004 | 09:10 PM

ford390gashog

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i see the heater box do i remove this and the core is under it or how do i do it

Apr 13, 2004 | 09:42 PM

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remove the whole box and if I remember correctly it comes apart and the core is inside, sorry it's been a few years, not hard really.

Apr 14, 2004 | 08:38 AM

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Yeah, the core is on the inside. It will be obvious how the box comes apart once you get it out. I printed out the tech article and used it as a step-by-step guide when I did mine. Very helpful! You may have to loosen some of the bolts that hold the dash on to manuver the box out from underneath. Other than that, it's pretty simple.

Good luck.

Kevin K.

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Apr 14, 2004 | 08:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ford390gashog

i see the heater box do i remove this and the core is under it or how do i do it

Do you have factory a/c or not? It makes a big difference...

If a/c, follow steps in tech article...

If non a/c you need to remove the entire box in one piece. There are studs from the heat box that extend through the firewall and have nuts on the engine side. Remove the nuts, heater hoses, control cables and wiggle the entire box out from under the dash (helps to unbolt the bottom of the dash). Then once out, the box separates to get the core out. It's easy, just takes time.

Marty