1996 Bronco/F-Series

Section 12-00: Climate Control System, Service

1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco, F-Super Duty Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Special Service Equipment

CAUTION: Do not use R-12 special tools and equipment when servicing an R-134a system. Doing so may cause damage to the R-134a A/C system.

R-134a systems require the use of special service equipment designed specifically for R-134a refrigerant systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used when servicing R134-a A/C systems. R-134a special service equipment includes:

Rotunda R-134a Mobile Recycling Center 023-00150 or equivalent.
Rotunda R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent.
Rotunda R-134a Automatic Calibration Halogen Leak Detector 023-R1003 or equivalent.
Rotunda R-134a High-Side Quick Disconnect 176-R0037 or equivalent.
Rotunda R-134a Low-Side Quick Disconnect 176-R0036 or equivalent.
Rotunda R-134a Vacuum Pump (1.5 CFM) 176-R0126 or equivalent.
Rotunda R-134a Vacuum Pump (3.0 CFM) 176-00127 or equivalent.
Rotunda 0-220°F Dial Thermometer 023-R0007 or equivalent.
Rotunda 120 Watt UV Light 164-R0721 or equivalent.