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:
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern is with the evaporative emission (EVAP)
system.
2. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Fuel filler cap
EVAP test port
...
Pinpoint Test F: LFC 16/DTC B1888 - Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to
Ground
Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks for passenger air bag circuit
shorts to ground by
monitoring the voltage of circuits 607 (LB/OG) and 616 (PK/BK) at pins 6 and
7. If the RCM detects a
short to ground on either of these pins, i ...
Disassembly
1. NOTE: The index mark on the output shaft must be aligned with the
index mark on the output
shaft ring gear during the assembly procedure.
Remove the ring gear snap ring.
2. Separate the ring gear and output shaft.
3. Remove the three output shaft seal ...
