Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Suction Hose/Line
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS REQUIRED
Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Tool Number
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (1/2 in.) ............................................................................................................................... T81P-19623-G2
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (5/8 in.) ................................................................................................................................ T83P-19623-C
REMOVAL
1. Remove eight push pins and radiator upper sight shield.
2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. Observe all safety precautions.
3. Remove eight retaining bolts and strut tower brace.
4. Disconnect wire harness from Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
5. Disconnect crankcase ventilation tube from air cleaner outlet tube.
6. Loosen engine air cleaner tube clamps on air cleaner outlet tube.
7. Remove engine air tray to front fender apron retaining bolt.
8. Disconnect engine air tray from engine air cleaner support insulator in front fender apron and remove engine air tray.
9. Remove push pin from clamp on evaporator to compressor suction line.
10. Disconnect evaporator to compressor suction line using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool T83P-19623-C at the A/C manifold and tube. Cap
the evaporator to compressor suction line and A/C manifold and tube to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
11. Disconnect evaporator to compressor suction line using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool T81P-19623-G2 at the suction accumulator/drier.
Cap the evaporator to compressor suction line and suction accumulator/drier to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
12. Remove nut retaining suction line support bracket to engine.
13. Remove evaporator to compressor suction line and bracket from vehicle.
14. Remove bracket from evaporator to compressor suction line.
