REMOVING HEATER CORE

1993 FORD AEROSTAR
163,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDYJ30
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i can't get my heater to warm up. the hoses both seem warm but i only get cold air to come out. i think maybe i need the to change the heater core. i'm really not sure.what is the best way to remove the heater core?
Nov 23, 2008 at 12:29 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

On this car is is easy just remove the heater hoses and the rear flap door and the core will come out here are two guides and a diagram (below) that will show you how to do the job and troubleshoot the heater.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-heater-core

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Nov 23, 2008 at 6:48 AM
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RANDYJ30
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Thanks you the heater core was plugged solid super heavy lol the heater works great :)
Nov 23, 2008 at 6:54 AM
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