Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 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. Disconnect the suction line spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
3. Remove the A/C muffler bracket nut.
4. Disconnect the spring lock coupling.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
5. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
6. Remove the bolt and the compressor manifold assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
7. 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.
8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section.
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 ...
Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line - 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:
Evaporative Emission Test Port
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the pin-type retainer.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the RH front wheel. For additional information, refer to Section.
4. Remove the RH front splash shiel ...
Hill start assist
WARNING: The hill start assist feature does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission into position P for automatic
transmission or position 1 for manual transmissions.
WARNING: You mus ...
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 ...