2003 Ford Explorer A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Ford Explorer

  • 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
  • 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Heater Core, Replace -> Auxiliary -> Front
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

Front

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace."
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Fold carpet back, then remove righthand and lefthand instrument panel support brackets.
  • Remove mounting screws and snow shield.
  • On models equipped with Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC), disconnect vacuum line connector.
  • On models equipped with 4WD models, disconnect 4WD control module.
  • On all models, disconnect heater core hoses.
  • Disconnect evaporator core inle...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Cooling System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Water Pump, Replace -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.6L Engine
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

4.0L Engine

  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove radiator cover.
  • Remove fan shroud mounting bolt, screws and upper fan shroud.
  • Remove fan blade using fan pulley holding wrench tool No. 303-239 and fan clutch nut wrench tool No. 303-240, or equivalents.
  • Lift accessory drive belt tensioner and remove belt.
  • Disconnect upper water bypass hose clamp.
  • Disconnect clamp and remove water pump heater hose.
  • Disconnect clamp and lower radiator hose.
  • Remove mounting bolts and water pump pulley.
  • Remove mounting bolts and ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> FS-10 -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS

FS-10

Removal
  • Clamp compressor in suitable support, then remove clutch hub as outlined in "Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace."
  • Remove shaft seal felt from nose of compressor.
  • Remove snap ring as follows:
    • Insert tip of snap ring remover tool No. T89P-19623-DH, or equivalent, into one eye of the snap ring, Fig. .
    • Rotate snap ring until eye is close to compressor shaft, Fig. .
    • Keeping tool shaft against side of nose opening, quickly pull upward and remove snap ring, Fig. .
  • Push shaft seal remover over compressor ...

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