OEM 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Heater Core

2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty Heater Core Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Heater Core on 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty?

  A: The heater core maintenance process starts with leak examination through testing before original removal. The first step entails disconnecting and clamping the heater water hoses from the heater core. Open the glove compartment door once you release the retaining stops. It is important to maintain the panel/floor door lever straight during removal since it has a tendency to break due to its brittle nature. You should disconnect the vacuum line and remove screws before rotating the motor to disengage the lever and remove the panel/floor door vacuum control motor. The electronic blend door actuator and its bracket need removal by disconnecting the electric connection and unscrewing the components then rotating the assembly. The next step is to remove the screws attached to the heater core cover while raising the cover vertically to protect the heater core housing. After removing the heater core cover from its placement you should extract the core component. Install the temperature blend door while it is aligned correctly with the actuator while disconnecting power from the actuator to protect it from damage. The installation of the cover requires a gasket inserted between the housing and the cover. Install the heater core while completing the reverse process step by step and filling the engine cooling system.