F 150 Super Crew 2WD V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (2003)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the battery and the battery tray.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure,
3. Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line spring lock coupling from the A/C evaporator core.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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.
5. Remove the line bracket nut.