Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1703

Fig. 101: Manifold And Tube Assembly - 4.6L And 5.4L Material Specifications 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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.

 

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