F 150 4WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1997)
12. Fit the female fitting to the male fitting and push with a twisting motion until the garter spring snaps over the flared end of the female fitting.
NOTE: If a plastic indicator ring is used, it will snap out of the cage opening when the coupling is connected to indicate engagement.
13. If an indicator ring is not used, check the coupling engagement by making sure the garter spring is over flared end of the fitting.
14. Connect the heater core hoses.
15. Install the instrument panel.
16. Fill radiator.
17. Leak test the A/C system.
18. Evacuate and charge A/C system. See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery
19. Connect the battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive
strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
