Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1663

3. Disconnect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch electrical connector. 

Fig. 8: Identifying (PAD) Switch Electrical Connector (EATC) 
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4. If equipped, disconnect the 4WD control switch connector. Remove the center instrument panel finish 

panel. 

 

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Fig. 9: Disconnecting 4WD Control Switch Connector (EATC) 
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5. Remove the screws. 

 

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Fig. 10: Identifying Center Instrument Panel Removing Screw 
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6. Remove the EATC module. 

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.  

2. Remove the nuts.  

3. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector and remove the EATC module. 

 

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Fig. 11: Removing EATC Module 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.  

CLIMATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY - MANUAL A/C 

Removal and Installation 

1. Disconnect the battery.  

2. Detach the center instrument panel finish panel 

1. Rotate the center instrument panel finish panel vents inward.  

2. Through the vent openings, grasp the center instrument panel finish panel and pull outward.  

3. Detach the center instrument panel finish panel. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Control Components - F150 Pickup