95 Mercury Tracer Heater Core

jdsmith · 10-02-2009, 10:50 AM

I have a 1995 Mercury Tracer Trio, and am trying to replace the heater core.
This vehicle requires the instrument panel and dash to be removed before I can get to the Heating parts. I have managed to get all the way down to removing the dash off the instrument panel but cannot seem to find the clips/screws that hold it on. what am I missing?

**octaneman** · 10-02-2009, 02:48 PM

Hi jdsmith

I am assuming that the cluster is almost out and that something is holding it. First, you must find a way to reach behind the instrument cluster and disconnect the speedometer cable, then undo the wire plugs that are fastened to it . Once all of these things are disconnected, remove the hold down bolts and the cluster should slide right out.

jdsmith · 10-02-2009, 03:37 PM

I have removed all panels and instrument cluster and the eight bolts that hold the dash and frame (four to the floor pan, and two upper bolts on each side). But it still holds tight like I am missing some bolts somewhere but I cant find them.

**octaneman** · 10-02-2009, 03:41 PM

Have you removed the heater core hoses and checked for any bolts on the firewall that maybe holding it together ?

jdsmith · 10-02-2009, 03:48 PM

Yes, found them hidden behind more stuff. Thanks a million.

10-02-2009, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
jdsmith Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	95 Mercury Tracer Heater Core I have a 1995 Mercury Tracer Trio, and am trying to replace the heater core. This vehicle requires the instrument panel and dash to be removed before I can get to the Heating parts. I have managed to get all the way down to removing the dash off the instrument panel but cannot seem to find the clips/screws that hold it on. what am I missing?

10-02-2009, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Home Support, Gearhead Automotive Center Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 544 OS: WINXP	Re: 95 Mercury Tracer Heater Core Hi jdsmith I am assuming that the cluster is almost out and that something is holding it. First, you must find a way to reach behind the instrument cluster and disconnect the speedometer cable, then undo the wire plugs that are fastened to it . Once all of these things are disconnected, remove the hold down bolts and the cluster should slide right out. Last edited by octaneman; 10-02-2009 at 02:52 PM.

10-02-2009, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
jdsmith Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: 95 Mercury Tracer Heater Core I have removed all panels and instrument cluster and the eight bolts that hold the dash and frame (four to the floor pan, and two upper bolts on each side). But it still holds tight like I am missing some bolts somewhere but I cant find them. Last edited by jdsmith; 10-02-2009 at 03:39 PM.

10-02-2009, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Home Support, Gearhead Automotive Center Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 544 OS: WINXP	Re: 95 Mercury Tracer Heater Core Have you removed the heater core hoses and checked for any bolts on the firewall that maybe holding it together ? Last edited by octaneman; 10-02-2009 at 03:42 PM.

10-02-2009, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
jdsmith Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Re: 95 Mercury Tracer Heater Core Yes, found them hidden behind more stuff. Thanks a million.