Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1704

Fig. 105: Locating Nut For Disconnecting A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly At A/C
Condenser Core
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7. Remove the nut.

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Fig. 106: Removing Nut
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8. Remove the A/C pressure cutoff switch (19D594).

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Discard the O-ring seal.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 107: Identifying A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch Removing Nut
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9. Remove the A/C manifold and tube assembly.

10. 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 .

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

LINE - 4.2L

Removal and Installation

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

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

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Discard the O-ring seals.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 108: Identifying Spring Lock Coupling
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3. 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.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup