Heater Control Valve and Heater Hoses

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Lubricate the coolant hoses with plain water only if needed.

Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
Remove the engine air cleaner outlet tube.
If removing the heater tube assembly remove the fresh air inlet duct. For additional information, Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS .
If removing a heater hose or the heater tube assembly drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
If removing the dual coolant control valve or the auxiliary coolant flow pump, clamp off the heater hoses at the component before disconnecting.
To remove individual components, only carry out the following steps:

Fig 1: Heater Control Valve And Heater Hoses Components Removing Index
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Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Removing Sequence Of Heater Control Valve And Heater Hoses Components (1 Of 2)
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Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in Fig 3.

Fig 3: Removing Sequence Of Heater Control Valve And Heater Hoses Components (2 Of 2)
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Fill the engine cooling system. For additional information, Refer to ENGINE COOLING .