Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1703

Fig. 101: Manifold And Tube Assembly - 4.6L And 5.4L Material Specifications
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Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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

3. Remove the bolt and detach the manifold and tube assembly (19D734) from the A/C compressor.

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Discard the O-ring seals.

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Fig. 102: Identifying Bolt For Detaching Manifold And Tube Assembly
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4. Disconnect the A/C pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

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Fig. 103: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
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5. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly at the suction accumulator (19C836).

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Discard the O-ring seal.

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Fig. 104: Locating Nut For Disconnecting A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly At Suction
Accumulator
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6. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly at the A/C condenser core (19712).

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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 line.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup