Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1001

Fig. 27: Installing Water Thermostat In Upper Intake Manifold - 4.6L & 5.4L 
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2. Install the water outlet connection and the bolts. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 28: Installing Water Outlet Connection - 4.6L & 5.4L 
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3. Connect the upper radiator hose.  

4. Fill the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, 

FILLING & BLEEDING .  

WATER PUMP 

Material 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 29: Material Specification 
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Removal 

1. Remove the engine cooling fan (8K620) and fan shroud (8146). For additional information, refer to 

COOLING FAN-BLADE, CLUTCH & SHROUD .  

2. Remove the drive belt (8620). For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - F150 

PICKUP .  

3. Remove the water pump pulley (8509). 

1. Remove the bolts.  

2. Remove the water pump pulley. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 30: Removing Water Pump Pulley 
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4. On the 4.2L engine only, remove the upper radiator hose (8260) from the water pump (8501). 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ENGINE Engine Cooling - F150 Pickup