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:
Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be carried out at
specified intervals. Any
recognized adverse condition should be corrected as soon as possible.
Maximum Oil Change Interval (Normal Schedule)
8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whiche ...
Module Configuration
Module Configuration (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224
New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052 or equivalent
diagnostic tool
Principles of Operation
Some modules must be programme ...
Brake Caliper Support Bracket
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the rear disc brake caliper (2552) to
hang from the rear
wheel brake hose (2A442)
Remove the rear disc brake caliper bolts and position the ...