F 150 Heritage 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
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7. Spread the retainer tabs apart and slide the retainer off the tube.
8. Discard the retainer.
CONNECT
1. Clean the tubes and lubricate with MERPOL(R) meeting Ford specification ESE-M99B144-B or plain water.
2. Install a new coupling retainer, spacer, and lubricated O-ring seals into the quick disconnect coupling housing.
3. Push the heater water hose with a quick disconnect coupling onto the tube.
4. Make sure the coupling is fully engaged by lightly pulling on the heater water hose.