Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip

Article No.
95-2-2

01/30/95

AIR CONDITIONING - O-RING REMOVAL FROM SPRING LOCK COUPLER - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1981-95 MUSTANG
1982-83 FAIRMONT
1982-88 EXP
1982-95 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, THUNDERBIRD
1983-86 LTD
1984-94 TEMPO
1986-95 TAURUS
1989-95 PROBE
1995 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1982-83 LN7, ZEPHYR
1982-87 LYNX
1982-95 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1983-86 MARQUIS
1984-92 MARK VII
1984-94 TOPAZ
1986-95 SABLE
1991-95 TRACER
1993-94 CAPRI
1993-95 MARK VIII
1995 MYSTIQUE

LIGHT TRUCK:
1982-95 BRONCO, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1983-90 BRONCO II
1986-95 AEROSTAR
1988-95 ECONOLINE
1991-95 EXPLORER
1995 WINDSTAR

This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level tools and procedures available.

ISSUE:
Some technicians may use small screwdrivers to remove 0-rings from spring lock coupling fittings. This practice can and has resulted in scratches across the 0-ring grooves in the fittings. Loss of refrigerant charge in the system may result.





ACTION:
It is recommended that a plastic toothpick, or equivalent tool, be used to remove 0-rings. Refer to Figure 1. Do not use the metal O-Ring Tool (T71P-19703-C). Only plastic O-Ring Tool (F5VH-17B017-AA) is approved for O-ring removal.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 91-22-5, 93-6-5
SUPERSEDES: 93-15-5
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999