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A/C System: Notes

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The A/C refrigerant system is a clutch cycling orifice tube type. The system components are:

The refrigeration system operation is controlled by the:

The refrigerant system incorporates an A/C compressor controlled by an A/C cycling switch.

The A/C cycling switch senses evaporator core pressure to control A/C compressor operation.

An A/C compressor pressure relief valve is installed in the compressor manifold and tube assembly (19D734) to protect the refrigerant system against excessively high refrigerant pressures.

An A/C evaporator core orifice is installed in the evaporator core inlet tube to meter the liquid refrigerant into the evaporator core.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning Components
G02237407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Refrigeration System Components
G02237408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.