Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak tested before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
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.
All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers and remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section.
4.6L (2V), 4.6L (4V) vehicles
4. Remove the bolts and position the coolant bottle aside.
4.6L (4V) vehicles
5. Remove the bolts and position the coolant bottle aside.
3.8L vehicles
6. Remove the bolts.
7. Remove the bracket and the coolant bottle.
All vehicles
8. Remove the nuts and disconnect the lines.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Vehicles with 4WABS
9. Remove the hydraulic control unit upper bracket bolts.
10. Raise the vehicle.
11. Remove the hydraulic control unit lower bracket bolt and position the hydraulic control unit aside.
12. Lower the vehicle.
All vehicles
13. Remove the bolts and the radiator brackets.
14. Position the radiator rearward.
15. Remove the pin-type retainers.
16. Position the wiring harness rearward.
17. Remove the condenser bolts.
18. Remove the condenser core.
19. 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.
20. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Section.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Pressure Relief Valve - 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 ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Torque Converter Leak Check
Special Tool(s)
Leak Tester, Torque Converter
307-421
1. Clean the outside surface of the torque converter.
2. Install the special tool into the converter hub.
3. WARNING: Always follow correct safety procedures while using press.
Failure t ...
Changing the wiper blades
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs to release
the blade from the arm and pull the
blade away from the arm to remove it.
3. Attach the new blade to the arm
and snap it into place.
Replace wiper blades at least onc ...
Lamp Assembly - Fog Lamp (GT)
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Partially lower the vehicle and remove the fog lamp assembly.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the two screws.
3. Remove the fog lamp assembly and replace the bul ...