Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1692

Fig. 52: Evaporator Core Material Specifications
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Removal and Installation

1. Remove the plenum assembly. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER .

2. Remove the heater core outlet bracket.

1. Remove the screws.

2. Remove the bracket.

NOTE:

Replacement of the suction accumulator/drier 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/drier.

NOTE:

If an A/C evaporator core leak is suspected, the A/C evaporator core must be
leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM .

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 53: View Of Removing Heater Core Outlet Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

3. Remove the plenum assembly top.

1. Remove the 14 screws.

2. Remove the plenum assembly top.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 54: View Of Removing Plenum Assembly Top
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4. Remove the A/C evaporator core from the plenum assembly.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

Fig. 55: View Of Removing A/C Evaporator Core From Plenum Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

EVAPORATOR CORE ORIFICE

Special Tool(s)

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup