1994 Mustang Contents/Index
Group 12: CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Section 12-00:
Climate Control System—Service

BASIC PRINCIPLES

Basic Principles

Heat Transfer

Latent Heat of Vaporization

Effect of Pressure on Boiling or Condensation

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Safety Precautions

Service Precautions

A/C Refrigerant System Operation

Refrigerant Flow

Refrigerant Systems

A/C Compressor and A/C Clutch Assemblies

FS-10 A/C Compressor

Refrigerant System Protection

A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve

A/C Pressure Cut-Off Switch

A/C Condenser Core

Spring Lock Coupling

A/C Evaporator Core Orifice

A/C Evaporator Core

Suction Accumulator/Drier

A/C Cyclic Switch

Special Service Equipment

Service Gauge Port Valves

Constant Control Relay Module

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Electrical Schematics

Inspection and Verification

Symptom Chart

Pinpoint Tests

Component Tests

Heater Core

Pressure Test

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Service Procedures

A/C System Check — Retail Procedure

A/C System Flushing

Refrigerant System Tests

Important—Test Requirements

Checking for A/C Leaks

Leak Detector, Electronic

A/C Evaporator Core and/or A/C Condenser Core On-Vehicle Leak Test

A/C Compressor

A/C Manifold and Tube Leak Test

External Leak Test

Rotating Torque Check

Refrigerant System

Identifying Refrigerant Systems

Special Servicing Equipment

A/C-Heater System Deodorizing

Refrigerant Recovery

Connecting A/C Manifold Gauge Set

System Discharging

System Evacuating

System Charging Set-Up

System Charging

Charging from Small Containers

Charging with a Charging Cylinder

Spring Lock Coupling

To Disconnect Coupling

To Connect Coupling

A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Replacement Kit Installation

Suction Accumulator/Drier Replacement Guidelines

Adding Refrigerant Oil

During A/C Compressor Replacement

R-134a Refrigerant Oil

Other Refrigerant System Components

Inspection and Assembly Requirements

SPECIFICATIONS

Refrigerant System Specifications

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT