Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1705

Fig. 109: Disconnecting Condenser Lower Fitting Nut
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4. Remove the condenser to evaporator line.

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Fig. 110: Identifying Condenser To Evaporator Line
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5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.

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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM .

6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .

LINE - 4.6L AND 5.4L

Material

Fig. 111: Line - 4.6L And 5.4L Material Specifications
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Removal and Installation

1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY

2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .

3. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line spring lock coupling from the A/C evaporate] core (19860).

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Discard the O-ring seals.

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Fig. 112: Locating Spring Lock Coupling
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4. Disconnect the condenser lower fitting.

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Discard the O-ring seal.

NOTE:

Use a backup wrench to hold the line during disconnection to prevent
damage to the condenser to evaporator line.

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2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup