Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Condenser to Evaporator Line

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. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

4. Remove the line bracket pin-type retainer.

Condenser to Evaporator Line

5. Lower the vehicle.

6. Remove the nut and disconnect the fitting at the condenser.

  • Discard the O-ring seal.

Condenser to Evaporator Line

7. Disconnect the spring lock coupling at the evaporator core.

  • Discard the O-ring seals.

Condenser to Evaporator Line

8. Remove the condenser to evaporator line.

9. 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.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.

 

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