Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 1693

Fig. 56: Identifying Special Tools Table Of Evaporator Core Orifice 
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Material 

 

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Fig. 57: Evaporator Core Orifice Material Specifications 
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Removal 

1. Remove the condenser to the evaporator line. Refer to LINE-4.2L or LINE-4.6L and 5.4L . 

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For a fixed orifice tube, perform Steps 2 and 3.  

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For a broken orifice tube, perform Steps 4 and 5.  

2. Engage the special tool to the A/C evaporator core orifice (19D990). 

 

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Fig. 58: Engaging Special Tool To A/C Evaporator Core Orifice
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3. Hold the tool T-handle stationary and rotate the tool body to remove the A/C evaporator core orifice. 

Fig. 59: Removing A/C Evaporator Core Orifice By Rotating Tool Body 
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4. To remove a broken A/C evaporator core orifice, screw the end of the special tool into the broken A/C 

evaporator core orifice. 

 

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Fig. 60: Removing Broken A/C Evaporator Core Orifice 
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5. Hold the tool T-handle stationary and rotate the tool body to remove the broken A/C evaporator core 

orifice. 

Fig. 61: Removing Broken A/C Evaporator Core Orifice By Rotating Tool Body 

 

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