Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1694

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Installation

1. Lubricate and install the O-ring seals on the A/C evaporator core orifice.

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Use PAG oil or equivalent.

2. Place the A/C evaporator core orifice into the special tool.

Fig. 62: Placing A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Into Special Tool
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3. Insert the A/C evaporator core orifice into the condenser to evaporator line until seated.

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Fig. 63: Inserting A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Into Condenser To Evaporator Line
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4. Remove the special tool.

Fig. 64: Removing Special Tool

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2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

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5. Install the condenser to evaporator line. Refer to LINE-4.2L or LINE-4.6L and 5.4L .

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR - 4.2L

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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

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

Fig. 65: View Of Disconnecting A/C Cycling Switch Electrical Connector
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4. Remove the nut and disconnect the manifold and tube fitting.

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

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Discard the O-ring seal.

Fig. 66: Locating Nut For Disconnecting Manifold And Tube
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5. Remove the accumulator bracket clamping bolt.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup