1996 Bronco/F-Series Contents/Index
Group 12: CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Section 12-00:
Climate Control System, Service

BASIC PRINCIPLES

Heat Transfer

Latent Heat of Vaporization

Effect of Pressure on Boiling or Condensation

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Safety Precautions

Service Precautions

A/C Refrigerant System Operation

Refrigerant Flow

Refrigerant Systems

A/C Compressor and A/C Clutch Assemblies

Refrigerant System Protection

A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve

A/C Pressure Cut-Off Switch

A/C Condenser Core

Spring Lock Coupling

A/C Evaporator Core Orifice

A/C Evaporator Core

Refrigerant Containment Switch

Suction Accumulator/Drier

A/C Cycling Switch

Special Service Equipment

Service Gauge Port Valves

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Electrical Schematics

Inspection and Verification

Symptom Chart — Climate Control System

Pinpoint Tests

Vacuum Leak Diagnosis

Component Tests

Heater Core

Blower Motor

Blower Motor Resistor

A/C Relay, 4.9 California Only

SERVICE PROCEDURES

A/C System Check — Retail Procedure

A/C System Flushing

Refrigerant System Tests

Refrigerant System Pressure and Cycle Timing Evaluation Chart for A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Cycling Systems

Service Access Gauge Port Valves

Checking for A/C Leaks

A/C Evaporator Core and/or A/C Condenser Core

On-Vehicle Leak Test

Evaporator Core

Condenser

A/C Compressor

A/C Manifold and Tube Leak Test

External Leak Test

Rotating Torque Check

Refrigerant System

Refrigerant System Identification

Special Service Equipment

Refrigerant Recovery

A/C Manifold Gauge Set Connection

System Discharging and Recovery

System Evacuating

System Flushing

System Charging Setup

System Charging

Spring Lock Coupling

Coupling — Disconnect

Coupling — Connect

Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Compressor Replacement

A/C Evaporator Core Orifice Replacement Kit Installation

Suction Accumulator/Drier Replacement Guidelines

Refrigerant Oil Addition

Other Refrigerant System Components

Inspection and Assembly Requirements

Mini-Tube Vacuum Hose Service

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT