Other Name: Heater Assembly - Less Radiator; HVAC Heater Core
Replaces: 8L8Z-18476-A, HC-50
Fits the following Mercury Models:
Mariner | 2008-2011 | Base, Hybrid, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
Other Name: Duct - Air Vent; HVAC Heater Core Case Assembly; Heater Core Case; HVAC Unit Case; Heater Core; Housing Assembly; Case Assembly; Heater Case
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Heater Core and What Steps Are Involved for a Mercury Cougar?
A: Repair and service of the heater core begins with disconnecting the battery ground cable followed by draining the cooling system. After suspending the vehicle position the heater hoses and engine vacuum line apart from the heater core before blowing out the heater core. Remove the floor console after lowering down the vehicle. Detach the air bag diagnostic monitor from its position then connect it to one side before disconnecting the vacuum supply line from the vacuum reservoir tank. To remove the heater outlet floor duct the first step involves disconnecting the air distributor from the heater/evaporator core housing while you remove the screw and slide the air duct upwards before releasing the retaining tabs on each side. You should start by disconnecting the De-ice sensor electrical connector before proceeding to unclip the four retaining clips of the heater core cover and core. Remove the De-ice sensor by unclipping its cable connection. Installation requires the same reverse order of removal steps followed by cooling system refill then testing the heat and air conditioning system for proper performance.
Q: How to service the heater core on Mercury Grand Marquis?
A: An initial leak assessment through testing should happen prior to heater core removal for servicing purposes. You must start by uninstalling the plenum chamber then take out the screws which hold the heater core cover in place. The next step requires careful cutting of the seal which surrounds heater core inlet and outlet tubes before heater core extraction. Execute the installation by following the reverse steps of removal.
Q: How to Properly Maintain and Replace the Heater Core in a Mercury Mariner?
A: Service of the heater core requires engine coolant drainage as the first step. Begin the heater core service by detaching both heater hoses from the heater core while releasing the clamps. First remove the instrument panel from the vehicle before disconnecting the temperature blend door lever and its screw. After screw removal of the heater core cover you should proceed to take out the three screws and the heater core cover to complete the heater core removal. Install the temperature blend door actuator and switch in their proper positions then use plain water to lubricate coolant hoses as needed before attaching the temperature blend door lever. The installation requires following the opposite steps of removal and filling and bleeding the engine cooling system. A heater core leak test should be performed before removing the component.