Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Discharge Hose/Line
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description
Tool Number
Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool (1/2 Inch)
412-027 (412-027) (T81P-19623-G2)
REMOVAL
1. Following proper procedures, recover refrigerant from A/C system. Observe all safety procedures. See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery
2. Remove A/C pressure cut-off switch.
3. Disconnect A/C compressor to condenser discharge line at the A/C condenser core. Cap the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line and A/C
condenser core to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
4. Disconnect A/C compressor to condenser discharge line using Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool 412-027 (412-027 (T81P-19623-G2)) at the
A/C manifold and tube. Cap the A/C compressor to condenser discharge line and A/C manifold and tube to prevent the entrance of dirt and
moisture.
5. Remove nut retaining discharge line support bracket to vehicle.
6. Remove A/C compressor to condenser discharge line and bracket from vehicle.
7. Remove discharge line support bracket from A/C compressor to condenser discharge line.
INSTALLATION
1. Install discharge line support bracket on A/C compressor to condenser discharge line.
2. Route new A/C compressor to condenser discharge line with protective caps installed.
3. Remove protective caps and connect new A/C compressor to condenser discharge line into system using new O-ring seals lubricated with clean
Motorcraft YN-12b refrigerant oil or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B. Connect spring lock coupling. Tighten peanut
fitting retaining nut to 7-9 N.m (62-79 Lb-In).
4. Install discharge line support bracket to vehicle.
5. Install A/C pressure cut-off switch.
6. Following proper procedures, leak-test, evacuate and charge the system. Observe all safety precautions. See: Service and Repair/Evacuation