How do you replace a heater core on a 1996 ford contour?
Feb 28, 2006 at 2:48 PM
1996 Ford Contour Heater Core Replacement Fix
SANDRICH
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Hey Sandrich,
Remove center console.
Remove air bag diagnostic monitor from bracket at heater outlet floor duct.
Remove 4 screws and bracket.
Remove screw that secures air transfer duct to heater outlet floor duct. Push transfer duct upward so that it slides into heater outlet floor duct.
Remove 3 screws that secure heater outlet floor duct to heater core cover.
Release retaining tabs and remove heater outlet floor duct. Raise and support vehicle.
Disconnect heater hoses in engine compartment at firewall.
Plug ends of heater hoses. Cap heater core pipes. Disconnect Black vacuum supply hose in engine compartment at firewall.
Lower vehicle.
Disconnect Black vacuum supply hose from reservoir tank at heater housing. Release 4 tabs that secure heater core cover to heater housing. See Figure.
Remove heater core cover, vacuum hose and heater core. Separate heater core from cover. Remove heater dash panel seal from heater core.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill cooling system.
See image below
Please let us know happens so it will help others.
Best, Ken
Remove center console.
Remove air bag diagnostic monitor from bracket at heater outlet floor duct.
Remove 4 screws and bracket.
Remove screw that secures air transfer duct to heater outlet floor duct. Push transfer duct upward so that it slides into heater outlet floor duct.
Remove 3 screws that secure heater outlet floor duct to heater core cover.
Release retaining tabs and remove heater outlet floor duct. Raise and support vehicle.
Disconnect heater hoses in engine compartment at firewall.
Plug ends of heater hoses. Cap heater core pipes. Disconnect Black vacuum supply hose in engine compartment at firewall.
Lower vehicle.
Disconnect Black vacuum supply hose from reservoir tank at heater housing. Release 4 tabs that secure heater core cover to heater housing. See Figure.
Remove heater core cover, vacuum hose and heater core. Separate heater core from cover. Remove heater dash panel seal from heater core.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Fill cooling system.
See image below
Please let us know happens so it will help others.
Best, Ken
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Dec 1, 2016 at 7:13 AM
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Suggested Repair
Remove the center console, air bag diagnostic monitor, transfer duct, and heater outlet floor duct. Raise the vehicle, disconnect and plug the heater hoses at the firewall, cap the heater core pipes, and disconnect the vacuum supply hose. Lower the vehicle, release the heater core cover tabs, and remove the cover, vacuum hose, dash panel seal, and heater core. Install in reverse and refill the cooling system.
Conversation Summary
The owner asked how to replace the heater core on a 1996 Ford Contour with 143,000 miles. The expert described removing the center console, air bag diagnostic monitor, ducts, and heater core cover, then disconnecting the heater hoses and vacuum hose at the firewall before removing the core. Installation is the reverse of removal, followed by filling the cooling system.