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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTCOOLING SYSTEMHEATER CORESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Heater Core: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Heater Core
Removal and Installation
NOTE: If a heater core leak is suspected, the heater core must be pressure leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
1. Remove the heater core and evaporator core housing. For additional information, refer to Heater Core And Evaporator Core Housing .
2. Remove the dash panel seal.
3. Remove the 3 heater core tube support bracket screws and heater core tube support bracket.
4. Remove the 10 plenum chamber screws and separate the heater core and evaporator housing.
5. Remove the heater core and seal assembly.
6. 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.