Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Heater Core. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the climate control housing - vehicles with: DATC.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the passenger side temperature door actuator electrical connector.
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Remove the heater tube dash panel seal.
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Remove the retainers, release the clip and position the heater tube bracket aside.
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Remove the heater core.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
Other information:
Hilly Condition Usage
Select a lower gear when the system is
active in situations such as prolonged
downhill driving on steep grades, for
example in mountainous areas. The
system needs additional engine braking in
these situations to reduce the load on the
vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent
it from overheating...
System Operation
Engine coolant flows primarily from the engine to the radiator circuit
and back to the coolant pump. Coolant is sent from the coolant pump
through the engine block and cylinder head. A separate circuit from the
engine also feeds the heater core and turbocharger with coolant...