Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 1705

Fig. 109: Disconnecting Condenser Lower Fitting Nut 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Remove the condenser to evaporator line. 

 

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Fig. 110: Identifying Condenser To Evaporator Line 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 

 

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Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.  

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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. Refer to CLIMATE 
CONTROL SYSTEM .  

6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .  

LINE - 4.6L AND 5.4L 

Material 

Fig. 111: Line - 4.6L And 5.4L Material Specifications 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal and Installation 

1. Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY  

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

3. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line spring lock coupling from the A/C evaporate] core (19860). 

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Discard the O-ring seals. 

 

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Fig. 112: Locating Spring Lock Coupling 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Disconnect the condenser lower fitting. 

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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 condenser to evaporator line.

 

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