2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Section 48 (HVAC System): Specifications

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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.
SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compressor Type Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension (1)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2)
System Oil Capacity (3) 9.0 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 30 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (4)
High Side 125-225 psi (8.8-15.8 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 24-45 psi (1.7-3.2 kg/cm2 )
(1) Belt tension is automatically adjusted by belt tensioner. Tension should be within tensioner indicator marks.
(2) Rotate compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting oil in a clean measuring device. If amount of oil drained from old compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour same amount plus one ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG Compressor Oil or equivalent 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 YN-12C PAG Oil (Part No. WSH-M1C231-B).
(4) Approximate operating pressures with ambient temperature of 80°F (27°C).
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