Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1005

Fig. 43: Identifying Special Tools
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Removal & Installation

All Vehicles

1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING,

FILLING & BLEEDING .

2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. .

Supercharged Vehicles

3. Remove the supercharger degas bottle. For additional information, refer to SUPERCHARGER

WARNING:

Do not run the engine while the protective components are removed.
Failure to follow these manuals may result in personal injury.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup

COOLING .

All Vehicles

4. Remove the front air deflector (19E525).

1. Remove the pin-type retainers.

2. Remove the front air deflector.

Fig. 44: Removing Front Air Deflector
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5. Remove the upper hose from the radiator.

1. Release the clamp.

2. Disconnect the hose.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup

Fig. 45: Removing Upper Hose From Radiator
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6. Remove the degas bottle hose from the radiator (8005).

1. Release the hose clamp and slide it away from the end of the hose.

2. Slide the overflow hose off the radiator fitting.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup

Fig. 46: Removing Degas Bottle Hose From Radiator
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7. Remove the fan blade assembly and fan clutch (8A616).

1. Use the fan pulley holding wrench to hold the water pump pulley steady.

2. Use the fan clutch nut wrench to remove the fan blade (8600) and the fan clutch.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup