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:
Air Cleaner Element - 4.6L (2V)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional
information, refer to Air Cleaner
Outlet Pipe-4.6L (2V) in this section.
2. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) assembly.
1. Release the clip.
2. Remove the MAF sens ...
Suction Accumulator
Material
Item
Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil (R-134a Systems)
F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-
12-C)
WSH-M1C231-
B
Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disco ...
Cylinder Head (Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies)
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-381(T91P-6565-A)
Compressor Spacer, Valve
Spring
303-382 (T91P-6565-AH)
Installer, Valve Stem Oil Seal
303-383 (T91P-6571-A)
Material
Item
Specification
Sup ...