OEM 2002 Lincoln Continental Heater Core

2002 Lincoln Continental Heater Core Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the heater core on 2002 Lincoln Continental?

  A: A pressure leak test using the suspected leak area is necessary when the heater core needs repair or service before removal can start. The instrument panel must be detached first. Start the process by emptying radiator coolant content so the heater core position remains below the fluid level. Disconnect both heater water hoses from the heater core after removing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) electrical connector and its screw. The technician starts by removing the metal cover along with its screws followed by the A/C electronic blend door actuator by disconnecting its wire harness and removing the retaining screws. Detach the A/C air intake flue damper assist spring before using a tool to extract the A/C damper door shaft from the air temperature control door shaft while being careful to maintain the fragile condition of the A/C damper door shaft. You should remove the A/C evaporator case outlet door shaft without allowing the brittle lever to bend. Begin removal of the heater core by removing the screws which lead to the heater core cover. Proceed to vent the heater core cover seal and finish by extracting the heater core itself. Reverse the removal steps for installation by applying MERPOL(R) meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or plain water lubricant on the coolant hoses.