A/C System - Poor Cooling Performance

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Article No.
92-9-4

04/22/92


AIR CONDITIONING - POOR COOLING PERFORMANCE - MISSING CONDENSER SEALS


FORD:
1991-92 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-92 COUGAR


ISSUE:
Poor air conditioning cooling performance may be caused by missing A/C condenser front seals to the radiator support. The seals may have been omitted during vehicle assembly. These seals must be in place to assure adequate air flow through the condenser.

ACTION:
Install new seals fabricated from locally avaitable gasket material. Refer to the following procedure for service details.





1. Install the seals on the front side of the condenser as shown in Figure 1.

2. Place the adhesive side of the seal toward the condenser.

CAUTION:
BE SURE THAT THE SEAL DOES NOT CONTACT ANY OF THE CONDENSER FINS.


3. Make sure the seals contact the radiator support and are tucked behind the support.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

Obtain Locally A/C Seal (Fabricated) -

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper For 1992 Models And Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
920904A Fabricate And Install A/C 1.9 Hrs.
Seals - Includes Inspection,
Discharge And Charge System
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19E572 59
OASIS CODES:
208000, 208200, 208999