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2006 Mercury Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General Specifications
Item Specification
A/C Compressor FS-10
Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cubic inches)
Cylinder bore 29.0 mm (1.14 in)
Cylinder stroke 25.7 mm (1.0 in)
Rotation Clockwise
Magnetic clutch
Air gap between pulley and hub mm (inches) 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.029 in)
A/C cycling switch - 2.3L, 3.0L (4V)
Close 200-317 kPa (29-46 psi)
Open 138-165 kPa (20-24 psi)
High Pressure Cut-Off Switch - Escape, Mariner
Fan ON (closed contacts) 2,241 kPa (325 psi)
Fan OFF (open contacts) 1,896 kPa (275 psi)
A/C clutch cut-out (open contacts) 3,103 kPa (450 psi)
A/C clutch cut-in (closed contacts) 1,724 kPa (250 psi)
Evaporator core orifice tube size/color
Color Orange
Diameter 1.44 mm (0.057 in)
A/C pressure relief valve
Open 3,792 kPa (550 psi) minimum
Lubricant
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B
Capacity - 2.3L, 3.0L (4V) 207 ml (7 oz)
Refrigerant
R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 WSH-M17B19-A
Capacity - 2.3L, 3.0L (4V) 907 g (2 lb)
A/C Compressor FS-10
Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cubic inches)
Cylinder bore 29.0 mm (1.14 in)
Cylinder stroke 25.7 mm (1.0 in)
Rotation Clockwise
Magnetic clutch
Air gap between pulley and hub mm (inches) 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.029 in)
A/C cycling switch - 2.3L, 3.0L (4V)
Close 200-317 kPa (29-46 psi)
Open 138-165 kPa (20-24 psi)
High Pressure Cut-Off Switch - Escape, Mariner
Fan ON (closed contacts) 2,241 kPa (325 psi)
Fan OFF (open contacts) 1,896 kPa (275 psi)
A/C clutch cut-out (open contacts) 3,103 kPa (450 psi)
A/C clutch cut-in (closed contacts) 1,724 kPa (250 psi)
Evaporator core orifice tube size/color
Color Orange
Diameter 1.44 mm (0.057 in)
A/C pressure relief valve
Open 3,792 kPa (550 psi) minimum
Lubricant
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B
Capacity - 2.3L, 3.0L (4V) 207 ml (7 oz)
Refrigerant
R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 WSH-M17B19-A
Capacity - 2.3L, 3.0L (4V) 907 g (2 lb)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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