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Section 29 (HVAC System - Automatic): Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension (2)
Cycling Switch Pressures (1)
Open 21-23 psi (1.47-1.62 kg/cm2 )
Close 42 psi (2.95 kg/cm2 )
Pressure Relief Valve Open (Minimum) 550 psi (38.67 kg/cm2 )
System Oil Capacity (3) 7.5 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 38.0 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (1)
High Side 125-230 psi (8.8-16.2 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 22-45 psi (1.5-3.2 kg/cm2 )
(1) Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (27°C) and engine speed at 1200 RPM.
(2) Serpentine belt tension is maintained by automatic tensioner pulley.
(3) Use YN-12b PAG Oil (Part No. F7AZ-19589-DA).