Ford Repair: heater core replacement, heater core replacement, plenum chamber

Question
How to replace the heater core on a 1997 F-150 V/6 ?

Answer
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Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. With the engine cool, drain the coolant from the radiator into a suitable container. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core on the engine side of the firewall. Working in the passenger compartment, remove the glove box for better access. Working in the passenger compartment, remove the seven screws which attach the heater core cover to the plenum assembly. Disconnect the vacuum source, but leave the vacuum harness attached to the cover. Remove the cover. remove the heater core from the plenum chamber. Installation is the reverse of the removal except for the following: fill the radiator with the proper type and amount of the coolant. Start the engine and check for leaks.