Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 933

Fig. 634: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose From Oil Filter Adapter
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39. Lower the vehicle.

Automatic Transmission Vehicles

40. Support the transmission.

41. Remove the upper two transmission-to-engine bolts and the wiring harness bracket.

All Vehicles

42. Release the wiring retainers from the heater outlet tube bracket.

1. Release the knock sensor electrical connector retainer.

2. Release the engine harness routing clip.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 635: Releasing Wiring Retainers From Heater Outlet Tube Bracket
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43. Disconnect the hoses from the heater outlet tube.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 636: Disconnect Hoses From Heater Outlet Tube
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44. Remove the heater outlet tube studs.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 637: Removing Heater Outlet Tube Studs
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45. Remove the heater outlet tube and discard the O-ring seal.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup