Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1696

Fig. 71: Suction Accumulator - 4.6L And 5.4L Material Specifications 
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Removal and Installation 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.  

2. Remove the junction block splash shield.  

3. Remove the two cable ends from the starter relay. 

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

  

Fig. 72: Identifying Two Cable Ends 
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4. Remove the two bolts and reposition the junction block bracket. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 73: Identifying Junction Block Bracket Bolts 
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5. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .  

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

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 74: View Of Disconnecting A/C Cycling Switch Electrical Connector 
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7. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting. 

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Discard the O-ring seal. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Air Conditioning - F150 Pickup