2007 Heater Core Replacement

[2007EXPY]

I am getting coolant atomized through my vents, and do not see any apparent leaks in the engine bay.
Has anyone replaced a heater core for a 3rd Generation Expy or similar F-150 procedure.
I know the dash has to come apart to get to it, and I have read that on some vehicles you can just remove part of the passenger dash.
I'm pretty sure I can tackle it, but with most projects if there is some instructions or some has already accomplished prior it would make the process go much faster.
Any advice, help poor direction would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[stamp11127]

Are you also smelling coolant in the cabin when it is atomizing?

 

[2007EXPYBLUEEB]

Yes Stamp
I had to create a new user name.

 

[stamp11127]

Oh man, you have some work ahead of you then. If you feel like tackling it send me your email in a pm.

 

[2007EXPYBLUEEB]

Stamp,
This is the thread I posted to
I received your e-mail. please e-mail Jrmpjm007@gmail .com
Thank you

 

[stamp11127]

Check your email.

 

[2007EXPYBLUEEB]

Got it thanks again Stamp!
I have to remove my center console, I will check the posts to see if there is any reference on doing so....

 

[stamp11127]

Check your email again....

 

[Rachel N Adkins]

Help i need to replace my heater core and have no clue what to do. Its a 2007 ford expedition

 

[Yupster Dog]

Help i need to replace my heater core and have no clue what to do. Its a 2007 ford expedition

Some things are better to pay someone. you probably will or have got a outrageous quote to do it and the video below will show the reason why.
If you truly want to take on this task (Defiantly not for the beginner) I would suggest you getting the service manuals for your vehicle and go from there.

 

[Trainmaster]

The problem with paying someone is that you get two screws where there used to be nine.

 

[Motorcity muscle]

WOW, that job would take a day or better the first time and after reassembly may have issues with vacuum/indicator lights.

 

[Rachel N Adkins]

Omg why the hell did ford make that so damn difficult. I dont have the money to pay someone else to do it. Plus i dont like nor trust just anyone working on my truck.. So i bought the heater core and was going to do it myself. Damn it... I have 2 kids and they are already starting to get cold when we have to leave at night or first thing in the morning. I do everything on my truck but that seems to be way more then what i have time for.

 

[Trainmaster]

Have someone flush out the old heater if it's not leaking and it should get you sufficient heat for a year or two. Or you do it. Disconnect or cut the hoses and run some garden hose water through it in the reverse direction for a couple of minutes. Then reconnect the hoses with splices and clamps. You do run the risk of a leak, but usually it works and buys you some time.

 

[Rachel N Adkins]

Im going to have to do something. When I bought my truck the previous owner had already cut the hose and plugged it and have no clue why or what they had done to it already. Heres a crappy pic but this is how it is

 

[riphip]

Probably for same reason. Figured they would wear a heavier jacket. I hate dash repairs

 

[Trainmaster]

You're not big, so laying on your head under the dash won't be a problem.

Not a hard job. Just follow a video. It's clean, the tools are simple, and it's fool-proof. You won't even get dirty and it's next to impossible to screw up.

Can't say that about many jobs with these trucks. Just a fair bit of work.

 

[riphip]

Just be careful & wear a ball cap. You may be balding after rubbing your head against that carpet.

 

[jcbradbury84]

Where is the video for the 2007 heater core? I know it was mentioned in a previous post but I didn't see any video. I'm about to tackle this job but would appreciate any information on what bolts to remove from the dash ECT. Thanks in advance.

 

[paranoid_mtl]

Same here I am just starting to research this project now. I have done Heater cores in other vehicles in the past but not an expedition.... Any advice / Video links would be greatly appreciated