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General Specifications

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Climate Control System General Specifications

Item Specification
A/C Compressor 
Type FS-10 swashplate, 5 double-acting pistons
Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise
A/C Pressure Relief Valve (1)
Open pressures 3,792-4,137 kPa (550-600 psi)
A/C Pressure Sensor  Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual.
Coolant Hose Lubricant 
MERPOL® ESE-M99B144-B
Evaporator Core Orifice 
Color Orange
Diameter 1.45 mm (0.057 in)
Magnetic Clutch 
Air gap clearance 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)
Dual Function Pressure Switch (1)
Fan on/open 2,137-2,344 kPa (310-340 psi)
Fan off/close 1,655-2,137 kPa (240-310 psi)
Clutch off/open 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Clutch on/close 1,517-1,931 kPa (220-280 psi)
Low Charge Switch 
Open pressure 69 kPa (10 psi)
Close pressure 138 kPa (20 psi)
Evaporator Discharge Temperature Sensor 
On temperature 4°C (39°F)
Off temperature 3°C (37°F)
Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R 134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) WSH-M1C231-B
Capacity 195 ml (6.6 oz)
Refrigerant and Capacity 
R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 WSH-M17B19-A
Capacity 0.96 kg (34 oz)
Refrigerant System Cleaner 
A/C Systems Flushing Solvent F4AZ-I9579-A -
(1) Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch, or the pressure cutoff switch location.