Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997): Heating and Air Conditioning

Also for this vehicle: Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1984), Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L (1982), Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989), Thunderbird V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1994), Thunderbird V8-3.9L VIN A (2002), Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L (1984), Thunderbird V8-302 5.0L HO (1992).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
- Accumulator HVAC › Component Information6 pages
  - Specifications2 3
  - Service and Repair › Guidelines2 3
- Air Door, HVAC8 pages
  - Air Door Actuator / Motor, HVAC › Component Information7 pages
    Diagrams
    Description and Operation › Air Door Actuator2
    Service and Repair › Air Door Actuator2 3 4
  - Electro-Vacuum Solenoid <--> [Air Door Vacuum Solenoid Valve, HVAC] › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Air Duct › Component Information9 pages
  - Description and Operation
  - Service and Repair › A/C Evaporator Register Ducts2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Air Register › Component Information3 pages
  - Description and Operation
  - Service and Repair › Defroster Register2
- Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Blower Motor › Component Information6 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Blower Motor: › 97-25-5 › Dec › 97 › Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Blower Motor: › 97-25-5 › Dec › 97 › Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking2
  - Service and Repair › Heater Blower Motor and Blower Motor Wheel Assembly2
- Blower Motor Resistor › Component Information › Description and Operation › Blower Motor Switch Resistor2
- Blower Motor Switch › Component Information › Diagrams2 3 4
- Cabin Air Filter › Component Information › Service and Repair
- Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Compressor HVAC8 pages
- Compressor Clutch Relay › Component Information14 pages
- Compressor Fitting HVAC › Component Information › Specifications2
- Condenser HVAC › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
- Condenser Fan Motor Relay, HVAC › Component Information12 pages
  - Locations
  - Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
- Control Assembly, HVAC › Component Information7 pages
  - Diagrams › Control Assembly, HVAC2 3
  - Service and Repair › With Manual A/C-Heater2 3 4
- Control Module HVAC › Component Information3 pages
  - Locations
  - Diagrams › Blower Motor Speed Control2
- Coupler HVAC › A/C Coupler O-ring › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - R134a Tracer Dye and Three O Ring Spring Couplers2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- Evaporator Case › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
- Evaporator Core › Component Information41 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins37 pages
    Customer Interest: › 98-18-14 › Sep › 98 › A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Other Service Bulletins for Evaporator Core:28 pages
    98-23-10 › Nov › 98 › Customer Interest for Evaporator Core: › 98-18-14 › Sep › 98 › A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    98-3-4 › Feb › 98 › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Customer Interest for Evaporator Core: › 98-18-14 › Sep › 98 › A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Evaporator Core: › 98-18-14 › Sep › 98 › A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    96225 › Oct › 96 › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Expansion Block/Orifice Tube › Component Information5 pages
  - Specifications › A/C Evaporator Core Orifice2
  - Service and Repair › A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Replacement Kit2 3
- Heater Core › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Heater Core - On Car Pressure Test For Warranty Claim2
- Heater Core Case › Component Information › Service and Repair › Plenum Assembly2 3
- Heater Core Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Specifications2 3
- Heater Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair
- High Pressure Safety Valve HVAC › Component Information3 pages
  - Specifications
  - Description and Operation › A/C High Pressure Safety Valve2
- Hose/Line HVAC › Component Information4 pages
  - Specifications
  - Service and Repair › A/C Discharge Hose/Line2 3
- Receiver Dryer › Component Information6 pages
  - Specifications2 3
  - Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3
- Refrigerant › Component Information12 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
- Refrigerant Filter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement2 3 4
- Refrigerant Oil › Component Information10 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest: › 97-10-5 › May › 97 › A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Refrigerant Oil:4 pages
    97-15-5 › May › 97 › A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity2
    97-10-5 › May › 97 › A/C - Insufficient Cooling/ Compressor Failure2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Refrigerant Oil: › 97-15-5 › May › 97 › A/C - Refrigerant Oil Refill Capacity2
  - Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
- Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch, HVAC › Component Information7 pages
- Relays and Modules - HVAC29 pages
  - Compressor Clutch Relay › Component Information14 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Description and Operation › Wide Open Throttle A/C Cut-Off (WAC)2
  - Condenser Fan Motor Relay, HVAC › Component Information12 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Control Module HVAC › Component Information3 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Blower Motor Speed Control2
- Sensors and Switches - HVAC24 pages
  - Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Blower Motor Switch › Component Information › Diagrams2 3 4
  - Cabin Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Heater Core Temperature Sensor / Switch › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch, HVAC › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Description and Operation › A/C Pressure Cutoff Switch2 3
    Service and Repair › A/C Cycling Switch2
  - Solar Sensor, HVAC › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Service Port HVAC › Component Information5 pages
  - Locations
  - Description and Operation › Service Gauge Port Valves2 3 4
- Solar Sensor, HVAC › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Vacuum Harness HVAC › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3
- Vacuum Reservoir HVAC › Component Information › Service and Repair
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections