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Heater Core BACKFLUSHING: Material

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Motorcraft Cooling System Flush VC-1 Or Equivalent ESR-M14P7-A
    WARNING: Do not open the cooling system while it is hot or while the engine is running.
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 2.3L  or COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 3.0L & 4.0L .
  2. Use an appropriate cooling system flusher to back flush the heater core. Use premium cooling system flush.
  3. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 2.3L  or COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING & BLEEDING - 3.0L & 4.0L .