Removal and Installation

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

Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, see COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Disconnect the vacuum hoses and the wire harness connector from the evaporative emission canister purge valve (EVAP canister purge valve) (9C915).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses & Wire Harness Connector From EVAP Canister Purge Valve
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Remove the nut.

Fig 2: Locating Nut
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Remove the nuts and remove the evaporative emission canister purge valve.

Fig 3: Removing EVAP Canister Purge Valve
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Release the clamps and disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Hoses At Heater Core
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Release the clamp and remove the heater hose.

Fig 5: Removing Heater Hose At Engine
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Remove the nut and stud.

Fig 6: Removing Nut & Stud
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Remove the blower motor speed control.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the blower motor speed control electrical connector and remove the blower motor speed control.
Fig 7: Removing Blower Motor Speed Control
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean and lubricate the coolant system with coolant hose lubricant or plain water, only if needed.
Fill the engine coolant level. For additional information, see FILLING-BLEEDING .