How to service and repair the heater core and evaporator core housing on Ford Thunderbird?

Begin the heater core and evaporator core housing repair process by recovering refrigerant from the system and draining part of the cooling system fluid. Follow the specified dismounting instructions to remove the instrument panel. Contact the given illustrations to understand the correct sequence for all component removal steps. First check for vapor leaks in the evaporator core through a vacuum test while performing a leakage test for suspected heater core leaks prior to removal. A technician must replace O-ring seals with new ones that received PAG oil lubrication before reattaching A/C fittings that were previously detached. The coolant hoses require lubrication using plain water according to necessity. The procedure for installing the thermostatic expansion valve follows the removal steps in reverse direction but requires proper lubrication of the refrigeration system with clean PAG oil together with engine coolant replenishment followed by refrigerant system evacuation and leak testing and charging. The replacement of a receiver drier requires new installation only when either a failed A/C compressor produces contaminant leakage or when the receiver drier suffers physical damage.

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Ford Thunderbird Heater Core Part Number: XW4Z-18476-AA
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- Other Name: Radiator And Seal Assembly; HVAC Heater Core; Core Assembly - Heater
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Heater Core Part Number: F3SZ18476A
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- Other Name: Heater Assembly - Less Radiator
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Ford Thunderbird | LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Heater Core Part Number: E9LY-18476-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Core Assembly - Heater; HVAC Heater Core; Core
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Heater Core Part Number: F3LY-18476-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Heater Assembly - Less Radiator; HVAC Heater Core; Core Assembly - Heater
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird | LX | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Ford Thunderbird Heater Core

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The Heater Core in the Ford Thunderbird automobile is responsible for providing heat to the automobile cabin through wastage heat from the automobile engine. Looking somewhat like a miniature radiator, the core is cooled by a mix of water and antifreeze that runs close to the engine to take heat the through the blows onto the cabin air. Various kinds of heater cores, the material can be aluminum or even brass, often contain valves or doors for controlling the certain temperature. In air-conditioned thunderbirds, the heater core is also used for dehumidification and can also be used as a back up for the car radiator that cools the engines. However, such problems as clogging and leakage can be a serious problem which demands complex work on the dashboard's assembly.

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Q: How to service and repair the heater core and evaporator core housing on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
Begin the heater core and evaporator core housing repair process by recovering refrigerant from the system and draining part of the cooling system fluid. Follow the specified dismounting instructions to remove the instrument panel. Contact the given illustrations to understand the correct sequence for all component removal steps. First check for vapor leaks in the evaporator core through a vacuum test while performing a leakage test for suspected heater core leaks prior to removal. A technician must replace O-ring seals with new ones that received PAG oil lubrication before reattaching A/C fittings that were previously detached. The coolant hoses require lubrication using plain water according to necessity. The procedure for installing the thermostatic expansion valve follows the removal steps in reverse direction but requires proper lubrication of the refrigeration system with clean PAG oil together with engine coolant replenishment followed by refrigerant system evacuation and leak testing and charging. The replacement of a receiver drier requires new installation only when either a failed A/C compressor produces contaminant leakage or when the receiver drier suffers physical damage.