Section 12-03A: Air Conditioning System, Manual A/C-Heater | 1997 F-250 Heavy Duty, F-350 and F-Super Duty Workshop Manual |
Removal
Refer to Section 12-02 for heater hose service procedures.
Drain coolant from cooling system.
Loosen clamps and remove heater water hoses (18472) from vehicle.
Cut a new length of heater water hose to dimension of removed heater water hoses.
Installation
Route heater water hoses.
Connect heater water hose to fittings.
Fill and bleed cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 in the Powertrain, Drivetrain Manual.
Check for coolant leaks and for proper operation of system.
Refrigerant and Heater Line Routing, 5.8L (351 CID) MFI Engine

| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Existing Screw (Part of Cowl Top Outer Panel) |
| 2 | 19D734 | A/C Manifold and Tube |
| 3 | 19B632 | A/C Accumulator Tube Support Clip |
| 4 | — | Dipstick (Part of 6007) |
| 5 | 9D930 | Wiring Assy |
| 6 | 19703 | A/C Compressor |
| 7 | 19618 | Thermactor System |
| 8 | 18472 | Heater Water Hose |
| 9 | 19850 | A/C Evaporator Housing |
| 10 | 19B679 | A/C Hose Clamp |
| 11 | — | Wiring (Part of 14401) |
| 12 | 376240-S100 | Hose Clamp (2 Req'd) |
| 13 | 8146 | Fan Shroud |
| 14 | 19835 | Condenser to Evaporator Tube |
| 15 | — | U-Nuts (Part of 8146) |
| 16 | 19A566 | A/C Vacuum Reservoir Tank and Bracket |
| 17 | — | Tag — A/C Service Instructions (Part of 19C808) |
| 18 | 8005 | Radiator |
Refrigerant and Heater Line Routing, 7.3L (444 CID) Diesel Engine

| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Existing Screw (Part of Cowl Panel) |
| 2 | 19B632 | A/C Accumulator Tube Support Clip |
| 3 | 19D734 | A/C Manifold and Tube |
| 4 | 19B679 | A/C Hose Clamp |
| 5 | 389766-8287 | Heater Hose Connection |
| 6 | 18599 | Hot Water Heater Elbow Connection |
| 7 | 19835 | Condenser to Evaporator Tube |
| 8 | 18472 | Heater Water Hose |
| 9 | 18472 | Heater Water Hose |
| 10 | 18472 | Heater Water Hose |
| 11 | — | Locator (Part of 14401) |
| 12 | 19850 | A/C Evaporator Housing |
| 13 | — | Wiring (Part of 14401) |
| 14 | — | Existing Retainer (Part of 19850) |
| 15 | 19E561 | A/C Cycling Switch |
| 16 | — | A/C Service Instructions Tag (Part of 19C808) |
| 17 | — | Junction (Part of 18C266) |
| 18 | — | Plate (Part of 6007) |
| 19 | 389772-S100 | Clamp |
| 20 | — | Connector (Part of 8005) |
| 21 | 8005 | Radiator |
| 22 | N62332 | U-Nut |
| 23 | 180331 | Bracket Assy |
| 24 | N606677-S2 | Bolt |
| 25 | — | Ear (Part of 10346) |
| A | — | Tighten to 1.4-2.0 Nm (12-18 Lb-In) |
| B | — | Tighten to 7-11 Nm (62-97 Lb-In) |
Refrigerant and Heater Line Routing, 7.5L (460 CID) MFI Engine

| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19703 | A/C Compressor |
| 2 | 19D734 | A/C Manifold and Tube |
| 3 | 390761-S100 | Clamp (4 Req'd) |
| 4 | 19835 | Condenser to Evaporator Tube |
| 5 | 18472 | Heater Water Hose (for Vehicles with Manual Transmission) (2 Req'd) |
| 6 | 19930 | A/C Blower Housing |
| 7 | 19B632 | A/C Accumulator Tube Support Clip (2 Req'd) |
| 8 | N805334-S2 | Bolt |
| 9 | 18472 | Heater Water Hose (for Vehicles with E4OD Transmission) |
| 10 | 8146 | Fan Shroud |
| 11 | 376240-S100 | Hose Clamp Assy (2 Req'd) |
| 12 | 8548 | Water Bypass Tube |
| 13 | 8005 | Radiator |