Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 3.8L
Material
Item | Specification |
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN- 12-C) | WSH-M1C231- B |
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Unlatch the air breather.
3. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
1. Loosen the clamp.
2. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation tube.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
5. Disconnect the refrigerant containment switch (RCS) electrical connector.
6. Remove the RCS.
7. Remove the nut and disconnect A/C fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
8. Disconnect the spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
9. Remove the bolt.
10. Remove the manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Section.
12. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section.
Condenser Core
Material
Item
Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil (R-134a Systems)
F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-
12-C)
WSH-M1C231-
B
Removal and Installation
NOTE: If an A/C condens ...
Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 4.6L
Material
Item
Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil (R-134a Systems)
F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-
12-C)
WSH-M1C231-
B
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a ...
Other materials:
Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal
The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows:
the components of the emission control system.
the correct vacuum hose routing.
the color stripe of the vacuum hoses.
The PCV system uses the intake manifold vacuum to ventilate ...
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 necessary. ...
Degas Bottle - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine coolant from the degas bottle only. For additional
information, refer to Cooling
System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the radiator vent hose.
3. Remove the degas bottle return hos ...