Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-3.8L or Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-4.6L in this section.
2. Remove the bolt.
1. Hold the A/C disc and hub assembly (19D786) with the special tool.
2. Remove the bolt.

3. Remove the A/C disc and hub assembly and spacer (19D648).
1. Thread an 8 x 1.25 mm (0.05 in) bolt into the A/C disc and hub assembly to force it from the compressor shaft.
2. Lift the A/C disc and hub assembly and spacer from the compressor shaft.

4. Using the special tool, remove the shaft seal felt from the nose of the A/C compressor.

5. Clean the compressor nose area.
6. Insert the tip of the special tool into one of the snap ring eyes.

7. Rotate the special tool to position the tool tip and the snap ring eye closest to the A/C compressor shaft.

8. Pull the special tool up quickly while keeping the tool shaft against the side of the nose opening and remove the snap ring.

9. Engage the special tool into the inside diameter of the shaft seal.

10. Turn the tool handle clockwise to expand the tool tip inside the shaft seal.

11. Pull the seal from the A/C compressor.

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Shaft Seal
Special Tool(s)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (3.8L vehicles)
412-098 (T94P-19703-AH)
Holding Fixture, Compressor
Clutch (4.6L vehicles)
412-103 (T95L-19703-AH)
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Installation
1. CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, do not allow
dirt or other
foreign materials to enter the A/C compressor.
Clean the A/C compressor nose area.
2. Place the shaft seal on the s ...
Other materials:
Ignition Lock Cylinder - Functional
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).
1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
2. Using a 1/8-inch d ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing.
Also, shield your eyes when working near batteries to protect against
possible splashing of the
acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush
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Spring Lock Coupling
The spring lock coupling is a refrigerant line coupling held together by a
garter spring inside a circular
cage.
When the coupling is connected together, the flared end of the female
fitting slips behind the
garter spring inside the cage of th ...
