Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Spring Lock Coupling

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Check - Retail Procedure

NOTE: This Retail Procedure is not eligible for claiming on Ford paid repairs (warranty and ESP). NOTE: The engine should be run at idle for 10 minutes with the air conditioning on and set to MA ...

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 ...

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Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Tube
Removal and Installation NOTE: 3.8L shown, 4.6L (2V) similar. 1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. 2. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve tube from the exhaust manifold. 3. Remove the differential feedback exhaust ga ...

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 ...

Safety Precautions
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example, when changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to move. WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very important to determ ...