Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 1666

1. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one 

minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). 

Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT . 

Vehicles equipped with floor console 

2. Remove the floor console. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL . 

All vehicles 

3. Remove the floor duct panel. 

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Remove the pin-type retainers and release the expander clip. 

Fig. 20: Removing Floor Duct Panel

backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing 
any front or side air bag supplemental restraint (SRS) components 
and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components 
near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument 
panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Control Components - F150 Pickup

  

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Remove the RH instrument panel brake. 

1. Remove the nut.  

2. Remove the bolt.  

3. Remove the brace.  

Fig. 21: Removing Instrument Panel Brake 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Remove the LH instrument panel lower nut and position the brace aside. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Control Components - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 22: Removing LH Instrument Panel Lower Nut And Positioning Brace Aside 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Disconnect the restraints control module (RCM) electrical connector. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Control Components - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 23: Identifying (RCM) Electrical Connector 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Remove the RCM and bracket assembly. 

1. Remove the bracket retaining bolts.  

2. Remove the RCM and bracket assembly. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 HVAC Control Components - F150 Pickup