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Climate Control System: Notes

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000049
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool  
GF0001292
R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent
GF0010836
Connector, Refrigerant Pressure Line 412-093 (T94P-19623-E)
GF0001294
Set, A/C Fittings 412-DS028 (D93L-19703-B) or equivalent
GF0001295
Refrigerant Leak Detector 216-00001 or equivalent
GF0000039
73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent
GF0000997
Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent
Fig 1: Vacuum Schematic
GF0025623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Vacuum control motor (footwell airflow door)
2 - Floor airflow door
3 - Vacuum control motor (panel vent airflow door)
4 - Panel vent airflow door
5 - Vacuum control motor (defroster airflow door)
6 - Defrost airflow door
7 - Heater core
8 - Air temperature control door
9 - Evaporator core
10 - Outside air inlet door
11 - Vacuum control motor (outside air inlet door)
12 - Recirculating air port
13 - Blower motor
14 - A/C vacuum reservoir
15 - To A/C vacuum reservoir
16 - A/C vacuum check valve
17 - A/C function selector switch
Fig 2: Function Selector Switch Vacuum Harness Connector
GF0025624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: A leak in the vacuum control circuit may occur during acceleration (slow leak) or may exist at all times (large leak) and may exist only when specific functions are selected (indicating a leak in that portion of the circuit). The vacuum hoses used in the passenger compartment control circuit are constructed from PVC plastic material. The vacuum hoses used in the engine compartment are constructed of Hytrel®. Because of the materials used, never pinch off the vacuum hoses to locate a leak during diagnosis. A golf tee can be used as a plug when it is necessary to plug one end of the vacuum hose for leak test purposes.
FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH VACUUM APPLICATION CHART

Switch Port Color Function Function Selector Switch Position
MAX A/C A/C Panel Floor/ Panel OFF Floor Floor/ Defrost Defrost
1 White Recirc/fresh V NV NV NV V NV NV NV
2 Yellow Defrost V V V V V V NV NV
3 Red Floor NV NV NV V V V V NV
4 Orange Panel/Floor V V V V NV NV NV NV
5 Black Vacuum source V V V V V V V V
6 Not Used Not Used N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
V=Vacuum
NV=No vacuum