Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Tracer Dye Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
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120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp 20C 164-R0721 or equivalent |
NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak tracer dye incorporated into the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright yellow-green glow of the tracer dye. Since more than one leak can exist, always inspect each component.
1. Check for leaks using a 120 Watt UV spot lamp.
- Scan all components, fittings and lines of the A/C system.
2. After the leak is repaired, remove any traces of tracer dye with a general purpose oil solvent.
3. Verify the repair by operating the system for a short time and inspect with the UV spot lamp.
Electronic Leak Detection
Special Tool(s)
H10PM Refrigerant Leak
Detector With Battery
216-00001 or equivalent
CAUTION: Good ventilation is necessary in the area where electronic A/C
leak testing is to
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Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing
Special Tool(s)
A/C Flush and Purge Machine
219-00022 (part of 219-00023)
or equivalent
A/C Flush and Purge Fitting Kit
219-00024 (part of 219-00023)
or equivalent
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Other materials:
General operating tips
Manual Climate Control
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, select
Defrost. You can also improve clearing by increasing the temperature
and fan speed.
• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
syste ...
Parking Brake Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires
repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position.
2. Remove the console.
3. ...
Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the
clutch disc contact surface.
2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the ...