Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
9. Disconnect vacuum supply hose (black) from vacuum source in engine compartment.
10. Remove nut retaining A/C evaporator case to cowl panel.
11. Inside passenger compartment, remove one screw retaining the bottom of the A/C evaporator case to cowl panel.
12. Remove screw retaining A/C evaporator case support bracket to cowl top panel.
13. Remove nut retaining A/C evaporator case mounting bracket to cowl top panel.
14. Disconnect wire harness connector at blower motor.
15. Carefully pull A/C evaporator case away from cowl panel and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install A/C evaporator case to cowl panel.
2. Install nut retaining A/C evaporator case to cowl top bracket. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 N.m (91-122 Lb-In).
3. Install screw retaining A/C evaporator case to cowl top bracket. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 N.m (91-122 Lb-In).
4. Install screw retaining the bottom of the A/C evaporator case to cowl panel. Tighten screw to 1.6-2.2 N.m (15-19 Lb-In).
5. Working under hood, install nut retaining A/C evaporator case to cowl panel. Tighten nut to 6.6-9.4 N.m (59-83 Lb-In).
6. Connect vacuum supply hose (black) to vacuum source in engine compartment and connect blower motor connector.
7. Connect two heater water hoses to heater core inlet and outlet tubes.
8. Connect condenser to evaporator tube to A/C evaporator core inlet tube.
9. Install A/C accumulator bracket to cowl panel and secure with two nuts. Tighten to 6.6-9.4 N.m (59-83 Lb-In).
10. Install suction accumulator/drier.
11. Install instrument panel.
12. Connect battery ground cable.
13. Charge refrigerant system. Observe all safety precautions.
14. After service has been completed, check the engine coolant level in the radiator and in the radiator coolant recovery reservoir. Fill as required with
the recommended coolant mixture.
