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no.. but it will make it a heck of a lot easier.. i've done it once with and once without.. as long as you keep the A/C lines all plugged in and just move the whole thing to the side you should be fine..
On the 5.9L you can just move the A/C out of the way without disconnecting it, Remove the fan belt, alternator, Fan, Upper heater hose and T-stat, Thermo-water sensor and you should be about there. Really easy in fact.