Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1696

Fig. 71: Suction Accumulator - 4.6L And 5.4L Material Specifications
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Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Remove the junction block splash shield.

3. Remove the two cable ends from the starter relay.

NOTE:

Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air
conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction
accumulator.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 72: Identifying Two Cable Ends
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4. Remove the two bolts and reposition the junction block bracket.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 73: Identifying Junction Block Bracket Bolts
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5. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .

6. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 74: View Of Disconnecting A/C Cycling Switch Electrical Connector
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7. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting.

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Discard the O-ring seal.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup