Heater Core

Tiny
EMILYMILLERHOLMES
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  • 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
  • 120,000 MILES
The heater core in our Navigator has went out. We got a quote to have it replaced it is $1,330-$1,580 and the core its self is only $40! My husband would like to do this job himself. Could you please tell me how to do it? Thank you! Oh and its a 2wd not a 4wd thank you!
Thursday, October 11th, 2012 AT 11:34 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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GONNA LINK YOU AROUND A BIT...BEAR WITH ME

I KNOW THE FEELING, FROM A LONG TIME AGO!

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2007-ford-taurus-tune-up

ABOVE IS THE BEST PROVEN WAY TO PERFORM AN AUTO TASK....NOTHING IS LEFT OUT (LIKE CAUTIONS...DISCONNECT THE AIR BAG...ETC)

HERE'S SOMETHING TO "GAUGE BY".....CONSIDER THE MANUAL AS "LAW"

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=1999+NAVIGATOR+HEATER+CORE&oq=1999+NAVIGATOR+HEATER+CORE&gs_l=youtube-reduced.12...1528060.1543905.0.1547257.45.28.1.6.6.5.132.1286.26j1.27.0...0.0...1ac.1.YH4LT5o2lj8

A BIT MORE THAN YOU WANNA BITE INTO?

MAYBE THIS WOULD BE AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE STEALERSHIP OPTION

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2001-hyundai-elantra-code-reader-such-one-auto-zone-advanced-diagnose-problem-tha

SMALL SHOPS ARE JUST AS CAPABLE AS LARGER ONES

I'M PULLIN' FOR YOU!

WHEN YOU DIY...ONLY ONE PERSON TO BLAME....OR PAT ON THE BACK!

MY MOTTO IS FOR ANYTHING: "I CARE ABOUT MY STUFF, MORE THAN ANYBODY ELSE" ....I TOO, AM A SEASONED DIYER....I BUILT THIS '46 FROM THE GROUND UP....ALL BY MYSELF....IMMA PLUMBER

KEEP US INFORMED

THE MEDIC
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Friday, October 12th, 2012 AT 12:52 AM
Tiny
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REMOVAL

NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Drain the radiator. Refer to: "Engine, Cooling and Exhaust : Cooling System : Service and Repair" See: Service and Repair
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: "Body and Frame : Interior Trim : Dash Board : Service and Repair" See: Body and Frame Interior Moulding / Trim Dashboard / Instrument Panel Service and Repair

Remove the junction block splash shield.

Remove the bolts and disconnect the cable ends from the starter relay.

Remove the junction block bracket.

1 Disengage the wire harness connector.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Remove the junction block bracket.

Disconnect the heater core hose couplings.

Remove the A/C plenum demister adapter.

1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the A/C plenum demister adapter

Disconnect the vacuum line.

Remove the heater core bracket.

1 Remove the two screws.
2 Remove the bracket.

Remove the plenum chamber top.

1 Remove the 13 screws.
2 Remove the plenum chamber top.

Remove the blend door assembly from the case.

Remove the heater core.

INSTALLATION

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

This off alldata. Not a job for home, at least thats what I think. I would shop around for a better price as the dealer is extremely high.

CJ will have info as well. If you do it yourself, it will take about 12-16 hours. Even though the part is 40, the labor is intensive.

Roy
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Friday, October 12th, 2012 AT 2:43 AM

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