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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Thunderbird
- 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Cooling Fans -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> Aspire -> Continental, Cougar, Mark VIII, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
Consult the latest edition of MOTOR's "Auto Engine Performance & Driveability Manual" for additional EEC-IV and EEC-V diagnostic procedures and testing.
Perform visual inspection before performing diagnosis and testing procedures.
- Check coolant level and condition.
- Check condition of radiator, thermostat and hoses.
- Check for fan blade interference.
- Check for proper mounting of fan motor.
- Check for proper fan blade attachment to motor.
- Check for blown fuses.
- Check wiring harnesses for damaged wires and poor or corr...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Air Conditioning & Heater
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Fixed Orifice Tube (Expansion Valve), Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental, Mark VIII, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Probe
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
Aspire
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove evaporator core as outlined under "Evaporator Core."
- Disconnect equalizer line from A/C evaporator core outlet fitting.
- Disconnect A/C evaporator expansion valve at A/C evaporator core outlet fitting and A/C evaporator case inlet fitting. Discard O-ring at each fitting.
- Remove A/C evaporator expansion valve.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Apply clean refrigerant oil to new O-rings.
- Torque liquid line at evaporator core in...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Compressor, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 3.0L Engine (DOHC) -> 3.0L Engine (Overhead Valve) -> 3.4 L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
The A/C evaporator core orifice and the accumulator/drier should be replaced whenever the compressor is replaced due to lack of performance, or when there is debris in the system.
Aspire
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove A/C compressor to condenser discharge line bolt. Plug A/C compressor outlet fitting to prevent moisture from entering the system.
- Disconnect A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from A/C compressor.
- Remove evaporator to compressor suction line fitting bolt from A/C compressor. Plug compressor inlet fitting t...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "
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