A/C - Spring Lock Connectors

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AIR CONDITIONING SPRING LOCK CONNECTORS - REDUNDANT CLIP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Article No. 89-11-7

FORD: 1989 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS, TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, SABLE, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR

LIGHT TRUCK: 1989 AEROSTAR, BRONCO II, ECONOLINE, RANGER

Figure 1:

ISSUE: Redundant clips are now installed on some A/C spring lock connectors during assembly. The clip was added to prevent improper assembly of the A/C spring lock connectors. Improper assembly of the connectors could cause a refrigerant loss.

ACTION: If it becomes necessary to disconnect an A/C spring lock connector that has a redundant clip, use the following service procedure.

WARNING: BEFORE REMOVING THE REDUNDANT CLIP AND DISASSEMBLING THE CONNECTOR, EVACUATE THE REFRIGERANT CHARGE FROM THE A/C SYSTEM. USE THE NORMAL A/C SERVICE PROCEDURE COVERED IN THE APPROPRIATE SHOP MANUAL. READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

After completing the required service, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure the A/C spring lock connector grooves and O-ring are clean.

2. Properly lubricate and install the specified O-rings.

3. Reconnect the A/C spring lock connector.

4. Re-attach the redundant clip, Figure 1.

5. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Section 36-32 of the appropriate Shop Manual for service details.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 2610