has anyone removed a heater core

[JPA]

I have searched the forum for some information about removing and replacing the HEATER CORE. Has it been documented any place other than Haynes or Chiltons?

 

[JPA]

How do you get to the rear 5/16 screw that holds the heater/ac box together?
Thanks

 

[GRIP]

what year vec.

 

[JPA]

Hey GRIP,
It's a 97. I started the job , what a PIA. Looks like Ford engineers had a heater box hangin' around and decided to build a truck around it. There is some good information at the f150 site. The dealer wanted about $1200.00. OBTW. This is the front heater core. If you have front/rear heat you can bypass the front and just use the rear. Defrosting is a problem.... depends on where you live. At this time I have just installed the new core and getting ready to reassemble. Total parts so far $86.40. About 7-1/2hrs over 3 days.
Pete