F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Evaporator Core: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are replacing the A/C evaporator core you must also replace the suction
accumulator/drier. See: Accumulator HVAC/Service and Repair
NOTE: If an A/C evaporator core leak is suspected, the A/C evaporator core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Drain the radiator.
3. Remove the instrument panel. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair
4. Disconnect the heater water hoses at the heater core.
5. Disconnect the refrigerant line spring lock couplings form the A/C evaporator core. See: Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair
6. Remove the RH A/C plenum demister adapter.
1. Remove the screw.
2. Remove the RH A/C plenum demister adapter.