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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FIESTA L4-1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGHOUSING ASSEMBLY HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Fiesta L4-1.6L
Housing Assembly HVAC: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Fiesta L4-1.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel and Console Instrument Panel.
2. Remove the 2 floor ducts.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wire harness clips from the RH side of the heater core and evaporator core housing.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wire harness retainer from the LH side of the heater core and evaporator core housing.
5. Release the clamp and detach the audio unit vent tube from the heater core and evaporator core housing.
6. Remove the 4 heater core and evaporator core housing nuts, and the heater core and evaporator core housing bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.