Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cleaning
1. Fabricate a cleaning tool from a 1/8 inch diameter brazing rod.
2. Cut an abrasive pad from maroon colored 3M Scotch Brite with the dimensions corresponding to the coupling size.
3. Assemble the pad to the tool.
4. Coat the abrasive pad with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) or equivalent.
5. Roll the pad on the tool and install it in a variable speed drill motor.
6. CAUTION: Maintain low speed drill rotation when inserting or removing the cleaning tool to prevent axial scratches which may cause future leaks.
Polish for one minute at moderate speed (less than 1,500 rpm) or until the surface is clean and free of scratches or foreign material.
7. Clean the fitting with a lint-free cloth.
8. Inspect the surface for grooves or scratches. If grooves and scratches are still present, install a new component.
9. Clean the O-ring seal grooves with a 300 mm (12 inch) length of natural fiber string.
- Loop the string around the grooves and pull the string back and forth.
10. Remove any foreign material from the grooves with a lint-free cloth.
Disconnect
1. Remove the A/C tube lock coupling clip (19E746), if equipped.
2. Fit the special tool to the spring lock coupling.
3. Push the tool into the cage opening to release the female fitting from the ...
Connect
1. Install the A/C tube lock coupling spring.
2. Lubricate the inside of the coupling with PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil
(R-134a Systems) or
equivalent.
3. CAUTION: Use only the new O-ring seals ...
Other materials:
Cable and Bracket
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the cable shift from the shifter lever and bracket and discard
the clip.
3. Remove the bolt from the cable.
4. Remove the bolt from the cable.
5. ...
Lower Arm
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
Principles of Operation
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
The key-in-ignition warning chime activates when the generic
electronic module (GEM) detects the
ignition switch circuits are in the OFF or ACC states and when the GEM
detects the driver door is ajar
from the driver do ...
