Climate Control Tools and Equipment
NOTE: The climate control tools and equipment listed are regionally required for Ford North America A/C service repairs. Make sure to use regionally approved A/C tools and equipment that are based on regional and/or environmental requirements.
Refrigerant Management Units | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Ritchie 37800 R-134 A/C Hybrid Refrigerant Management System | 265-37887 |
Ritchie 37800 R-134 A/C Hybrid Refrigerant Management System with Printer | 265-37837 |
Robinair 34788NI R-134A Automatic A/C Machine | 34788NI |
R1234YF A/C Refrigerant Service Machine & LD 020 Leak Detector | 023-AC1234-6LD |
Robinair 34788NI-H R-134A "Hybrid" Automatic A/C Machine | 023-34788NI-H |
Mahle Arctic Pro ACX2280 R1234YF High Performance Refrigerant Handling System | 357-460-80449-00 |
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Refrigerant Management Service Tools | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Airsept R134A A/C Service Port Extender (High side) | 258-90003 |
Airsept R134A A/C Service Port Extender (Low Side) | 258-9033 |
Airsept 1234YF A/C Service Port Extender (High side) | 258-90007 |
Airsept 1234YF A/C Service Port Extender (Low side) | 258-90037 |
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Flushing Equipment | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
A/C Flush Machine with Dual Tank and SoundSilence ™ Technology | 258-40001 |
A/C Flush Adapter Kit 1 of 3 | 219-00082 |
A/C Flush Adapter Kit 2 of 3 | 219-00083 |
A/C Flush Adapter Kit 3 of 3 | 219-00084 |
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Component Leak Detection Adaptors and Equipment | |
Use flushing adapter kits for component leak detection, vacuum component check and/or leak detection using forming gas. Refer to Flushing Equipment in this section. | |
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A/C Analyzers | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Robinair R-ID Plus Refrigerant Analyzer R134A or R1234YF | 023-16995 |
Robinair R-ID Refrigerant Analyzer R134A or R1234YF | 023-16990 |
Quick Detect - A/C Sealant Detection Kit | 198-ACSD KIT |
The Legend Refrigerant Analyzer Base For Use with R12, R134a, and R1234yf | 198-LEGEND |
The Legend Refrigerant Analyzer with Printer For Use with R12, R134a, and R1234yf | 198-LEGEND-P |
1234YF Sealant Detection Coupler for the A/C Sealant Detection Kit (ACSD) | 198-6026001001 |
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Contaminated Refrigerant Handling | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Contaminated R1234YF Refrigerant Recovery Machine | 023-25700 |
Contaminated R1234YF Refrigerant Tank assembly | 023-17990 |
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Odor Removal | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
A/C Odor Remover Flexible Applicator | 258-62644 |
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Oil Injection | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Large Oil Injector R134a & R1234yf | 258-90027 |
Large Oil Injector for R134a (Blue) with 5" Hose | 258-90021 |
Oil Injector for R1234YF A/C Systems | 023-18460 |
R1234yf Oil Injector Labeled POE Oil | 023-18470 |
R1234yf Oil Injector Labeled PAG Oil | 023-18465 |
Oil Injector for R134A labeled (PAG) | 023-18480 |
Oil Injector for R134A Labeled POE Oil (R134 Only) | 023-18490 |
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Compressor Tools | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Electronic Variable Displacement A/C Compressor Control Valve Tester | 339-EVDC100 |
OTC Stinger A/C Clutch Holding Tool | OTC 4637 |
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Leak Detection | |
Tool Name | Service Tool Part Number |
Inficon Refrigerant Leak Detector | AST300PPM |
Inficon Refrigerant Leak Detector | AST200 IR |
Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector | 023-LD 020 |
Premium Refrigerant Leak Detector | 023-LD7 |
Robinair - AC System Leak Detection Service Kit for use with Tracer Gas (5% Hydrogen/95% Nitrogen) | 023-LD9-TGKIT |
Select Refrigerant Leak Detector | 023-LD5 |
Accuprobe II Leak Detector | 265-69354 |
Accuprobe UV Leak Detector | 265-69336 |
D740 - SAE Certified Tracer Gas (5%H/95%N) Leak Detector | 402-D740 |
D740KIT - Tracer Gas (5%H/95%N) AC System Dealership Leak Detection Service Kit | 402-D740KIT |
TRACERLINEUv-A black light | TP-8695 |
TRACERLINE LED Opti-pro UV Black Light | TRATPOPUVM |
TRACERLINE LED Opti-pro UV Max R Black Light | TRATPOPUVMR |
Air Conditioning Dye Remover | ROB16212 |
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the 2 rear stabilizer bar link nuts and remove the rear stabilizer bar link.