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:
Engine coolant check
Checking the Engine Coolant
The concentration and level of engine coolant should be checked at the
intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance Information.
Note: Make sure that the level is at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant res ...
Latch - Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal
1. NOTE: The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with
mechanical interior release handle.
Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.
2. Remove the luggage compartment lid latch (43200).
1. Disconnect the ...
Installation
1. CAUTION: Lubricate the filler pipe check valve area and the
tank-to-filler pipe
grommet with Serfactant prior to assembly or damage to the filler pipe check
valve will
occur.
NOTE: A new grommet must be used for the installation procedure due to
its dest ...