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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSHVAC SYSTEM - A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUALA/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD

A/C System Specifications

1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION A/C System Specifications
WARNING: Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension (1)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2)
System Oil Capacity (3) 7.0 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 30 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (4)
High Side 160-250 psi (11.2-17.6 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 20-50 psi (1.4-3.5 kg/cm2 )
(1) An automatic drive belt tensioner is used to maintain belt tension.
(2) If amount of oil drained from old compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour same amount plus 1 ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG compressor oil into new compressor. If amount of oil that was removed from old compressor is greater than 5 ounces (142 ml), pour same amount drained of clean PAG compressor oil into new compressor. If amount of oil that was removed from old compressor is less than 3 ounces (85 ml), pour 3 ounces (85 ml) of clean PAG compressor oil into new compressor.
(3) Use PAG YN-12b Refrigerant Oil.
(4) Approximate pressures with ambient temperature of 80°F (27°C).
RENDER: 1.0x

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