A/C Compressor - Manifold Tube Fractures

Article No.
93-24-9

11/24/93

AIR CONDITIONING - A/C COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD TUBE FRACTURES - VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES

FORD:
1992-93 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992-93 CONTINENTAL, SABLE

ISSUE:
During certain parking conditions the A/C compressor manifold and tube assembly or the accumulator and hose assembly may come in contact with parking blocks and fracture, resulting in loss of A/C refrigerant.

ACTION:
Install a revised A/C compressor manifold and tube assembly and/or a new accumulator and hose assembly:

^ If the A/C compressor manifold and tube assembly requires replacement, replace the assembly with a new design part (F30Y-19D734-A). The accumulator and hose assembly (F20Y-19C836-A) MUST also be replaced to achieve a correct fit.

^ If only the accumulator and hose assembly (F20Y-19C836-A) requires replacement, it is NOT necessary to replace the manifold and tube assembly to achieve a correct fit.

NOTE:
SOME KINKING OF THE HOSE MAY OCCUR BUT WILL GO AWAY AFTER RECHARGING THE VEHICLE WITH REFRIGERANT.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of The Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
932409A Replace Manifold and 1.4 Hrs.
Accumulator - Includes
Drain, Evacuate and
Recharge

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
19D734 01

OASIS CODES: 208000, 208200, 208999