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

Section 12-03A:
Air Conditioning System, Manual A/C-Heater

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

R-134a Refrigerant System

A/C-Heater System, Manual

System Block Diagram

Heating System

Ventilation System

Climate Control Assembly

Airflow Control

Temperature Control

Blower Motor Control

A/C Switch

Heater Blower Motor Switch Resistor

Instrument Panel Registers

A/C Evaporator Core Housing

A/C Evaporator Housing

A/C Evaporator/Blower Motor Housing

Defroster and Register Ducts

Vacuum Control Motors

Vacuum Hoses

Electrical System

System Airflow Description

Refrigerant System

Service Access Gauge Port Valves

A/C Evaporator Core

A/C Evaporator Core Orifice

Suction Accumulator/Drier

A/C Cycling Switch

A/C Condenser Core

A/C Compressor

Spring Lock Coupling

A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve

A/C Pressure Cut-Off Switch

Single

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Electrical Schematic

Inspection and Verification

Symptom Chart — Climate Control System

Pinpoint Tests

Vacuum Leak Diagnosis

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Refrigerant Oil Addition

Spring Lock Coupling

Coupling — Disconnected

Coupling — Connect

Climate Control Assembly

Removal

Installation

Illumination Bulbs

Switch Knobs

Heater Blower Motor Switch

Function Selector Switch

Cables

Temperature Control Cable

Relays

WOT Relay (4.9L California Only)

Instrument Panel

A/C Evaporator Core Housing

A/C Evaporator Core

Heater Core

Heater Blower Motor and Blower Motor Wheel Assembly

Blower Motor Switch Resistor

Instrument Panel Register Assemblies

Louvers

Heater Air Plenum Chamber

Removal

Installation

Ducts

Demister Nozzle and Duct

Register

Heater Outlet Floor Duct

Doors

A/C Air Temperature Control

Heater and A/C Inlet Duct

Vacuum Control Motors

Windshield Defroster Door

Heater and A/C Inlet Duct Door

Suction Accumulator/Drier

A/C Cycling Switch

Installation

A/C Evaporator Core Orifice

A/C Pressure Cut-Off Switch

Removal

Installation

A/C Condenser Core

Refrigerant Lines

Suction Lines

Liquid Lines

Discharge Lines

Heater Water Hoses

Installation

A/C Compressor

A/C System Filtering

A/C Manifold and Tube

A/C Vacuum Reservoir Tank and Bracket

Removal

Installation

A/C Compressor Relief Valve

Removal

Installation

ADJUSTMENTS

Mini-Tube Vacuum Hoses

Cables

A/C Temperature Control Cable

A/C Compressor Drive Belt Tension

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS/EQUIPMENT