2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Refrigerant System Tests 
1. Connect the R- 134a Manifold Gauge Set. For additional information, refer to  Manifold Gauge Set Connection  in this section. 
2. Adjust the climate co

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 6. Determine the compressor suction (low) pressure. 
1. Record the ambient temperature. 
2. Record the suction (low) pressure. 
3.NOTE:  In ambient temperatures between 38- 43°C (100-110°F), the sys

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual The system performance is acceptable when the recorded time falls between the upper 
and lower limits shown. 
9. Determine the total A/C clutch cycle time.  1. Record the ambient temperature. 
2. Reco

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Record the center A/C register discharge temperature. 
3.
NOTE:  In ambient temperatures between 38- 43°C (100-110°F), the A/C register 
discharge temperatures will be the same as those for ambie

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment 
1. Check the A/C clutch air gap at three equally- spaced places between the A/C clutch hub (2884) 
and the A/C clutch pulley (2E88

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Manifold Gauge Set Connection 
1. Turn both valves on the R- 134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the low-  and high-
pressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 4. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set low-
pressure hose and the R-134a low side quick 
disconnect to the low- pressure service gauge port valve. 
5. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set high- pre

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