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A/C - Spring Lock Coupling Service

Article No. 85-6-2


AIR CONDITIONING - SERVICING OF SPRING LOCK COUPLING GARTER SPRING AND O-RING

FORD 1983-1985 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD, GRANADA, FAIRMONT, LTD, TEMPO, ESCORT, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983-1985 CAPRI, COUGAR, ZEPHYR, MARQUIS, CONTINENTAL MARK VII, TOPAZ, LYNX, LN7

LIGHT TRUCK 1983-1985 ECONOLINE, RANGER, BRONCO II

Some A/C system components are being replaced only because the garter springs in the spring lock coupling cages are missing. If these components are otherwise not faulty, they should not be replaced; the missing parts should simply be installed. Replacement spring or O-ring part numbers are listed in the Parts catalog and should be used in these situations.

Listed below are garter spring and O-ring part numbers currently available.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E1ZZ-19E576-A 3/8 in. Garter Spring RM
E1ZZ-19E576-B 1/2 in. Garter Spring RM
E35Y-19E576-A 5/8 in. Garter Spring B
390209-S 3/4 in. O-Ring S
E1ZZ-19B596-A O-Ring Kit B
Contains:
6 - 389157 - 3/8 in. O-Rings 6 - 389157 - 1/2 in. O-Rings
E35Y-19D690-A O-Ring and Garter Spring
Kit Contains: A 24 - 389157 - 3/8 in. O-Rings 24 - 389158 - 1/2 in. O-Rings 24 - 389623 5/8 in. O-Rings 6 - E1ZZ-19E576-A 3/8 in. Garter Spring 6 - E1ZZ-19E576-B 1/2 in. Garter Spring 6 - E35Y-19E576-A 5/8 in. Garter Spring

The service kits are intended as a convenience for service personnel and not for warranty claims. Use the number of the specific part used on warranty claims.
NOTE: Only the specified O-Rings should be used as they are made of a special rubber compound.

WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"