I'm considering on taking a week off and trying to replace the heater core in my 96 V8 Explorer XLT . I've replaced a few in other vehicles over the years so I know what a pain it can be. I also hate shelling out $500-700 for someone else to do it for me. My question to the group is, are there any special tools required to complete this operation other than a sick mind?
1996 5.0L Explorer XLT Heater Core Replacement
May 24, 2006
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A quick NG search makes it "look" pretty easy - what are going to do with the other 6 1/2 days of your week off?
- Disconnect battery and drain system to level below heater core.
- Disconnect and plug heater hoses from the core.
- In passenger compartment, remove 4 screws attaching heater core access cover to plenum assembly and remove access cover.
- Pull heater core rearward and downward.
Disc> I'm considering on taking a week off and trying to replace the heater core
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