Vintage Air 551168 Manual

1967-68 ford mustang mercury cougar without factory air evaporator kit

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an ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company
1967-68 Ford Mustang
Mercury Cougar
without Factory Air
Evaporator Kit
(551168)
18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266
Phone: 210-654-7171
Fax: 210-654-3113
www.vintageair.com
901277 REV F 11/18/16, PG 1 OF 24

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  • Page 1: Cover

    ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company 1967-68 Ford Mustang Mercury Cougar without Factory Air Evaporator Kit (551168) 18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266 Phone: 210-654-7171 Fax: 210-654-3113 www.vintageair.com 901277 REV F 11/18/16, PG 1 OF 24...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents www.vintageair.com Thank you for purchasing this evaporator kit from Vintage Air. When installing these components as part of a complete SureFit™ system, Vintage Air recommends working from front to back on the vehicle, installing the condenser kit, hose kit, and compressor first, followed by the wiring, evaporator, and finally the control panel.
  • Page 3: Packing List/Parts Disclaimer

    Accessory Kit ** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment. Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days, Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items. Gen IV 4-Vent...
  • Page 4: Information Page

    Refrigerant Capacities: Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (1 lb., 12 oz.) of R134a, charged by weight with a quality charging station or scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system operation and performance.
  • Page 5: Wiring Notice

    Vintage Air strives to harden our products against these types of electrical noise, but there is a point where a vehicle’s electrical system can be degraded so much that nothing can help.
  • Page 6: Engine Compartment Disassembly, Condenser Assembly And Installation, Compressor And Brackets, Passenger Compartment Disassembly

    Engine Compartment Disassembly www.vintageair.com NOTE: Before starting the installation, check the function of the vehicle (horn, lights, etc.) for proper operation, and study the instructions, illustrations, & diagrams. Perform the Following: Disconnect battery. Remove battery (retain). Drain radiator. Remove radiator (retain). Remove the OEM heater hoses (discard).
  • Page 7: Defrost Duct And Fresh Air Cap Installation

    Defrost Duct and Fresh Air Cap Installation www.vintageair.com Install the defrost ducts under the dash, and secure using (4) OEM nuts as shown in Figure 3, below. Hold the fresh air cap under the dash and mark the (3) mounting holes. Drill (3) 1/8”...
  • Page 8: Firewall Cover Installation

    Firewall Cover Installation www.vintageair.com Install (3) grommets onto the firewall cover as shown in Figure 4, below. Apply a 1/4” bead of silicone around the mating surface of the firewall cover as shown in Figure 4a, below. Secure the firewall cover to the firewall using (4) 1/4-20 x 1” hex bolts, flat washers and nuts, and (1) #10 x 1/2”...
  • Page 9: Evaporator Installation

    NOTE: To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts passing through the firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to installation. On a workbench, install the evaporator rear brackets and hardlines with properly lubricated O-rings (See Figure 9, Page 11, and Figure 16, Page 17).
  • Page 10: Using Oem Center Vent Trim

    Vintage Air Center Louver Installation www.vintageair.com Remove the OEM center vent trim from the dash as shown in Figure 6, below. Modify the center louver opening on the dash as shown in Figure 6a, below. Install the center louver assembly into the dash as shown in Figure 6b, below.
  • Page 11: Drain Hose Installation, Lubricating O-Rings, A/C Hose Installation

    Drain Hose Installation www.vintageair.com Locate the evaporator drain on the bottom of the evaporator case. In line with the drain, lightly make a mark on the firewall. Then, measure 1” down and drill a 5/8” hole through the firewall (See Figure 8, below). Install the drain hose onto the evaporator drain on the bottom of the unit, and route it through the firewall.
  • Page 12: Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation

    Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation www.vintageair.com Route a piece of heater hose from the water pump to the lower heater line coming through the firewall as shown in Figure 10, below. Secure using hose clamps. Route a piece of heater hose from the intake to the upper heater line coming through the firewall as shown in Figure 10, below.
  • Page 13: A/C And Heater Hose Routing

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  • Page 14: Under Dash Louver Installation

    Under Dash Louver Installation www.vintageair.com Install the driver and passenger side louver housings under the dash using OEM screws as shown in Figure 12, below. Install the louvers into the driver and passenger side louver housings as shown in Figure 12, below. Control Panel Screws...
  • Page 15: Final Steps

    Double check all fittings, brackets and belts for tightness. Vintage Air recommends that all A/C systems be serviced by a licensed automotive A/C technician. Evacuate the system for a minimum of 45 minutes prior to charging, and perform a leak check prior to servicing.
  • Page 16: Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing

    Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing www.vintageair.com Passenger Side Defrost Duct 2” x 14” Plug From Control Driver Side Wiring Defrost Duct Harness 2” x 26” 232002-VUA Plug From Driver Side Wiring Louver Harness 2 ½” x 36” 232600-VUA Driver Side Figure 15 Center Louver 2 ½”...
  • Page 17: Evaporator Hardline Installation

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  • Page 18: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram www.vintageair.com 232007-VUR AC ANNUNCIATOR BACKLIGHT POS BACKLIGHT NEG 5V-SW WHT/RED TEMP WIPER WHT/YEL MODE WIPER WHT/GRN FAN WIPER PRE-WIRED VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE GEN IV ECU 232002-VUA GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM (IF USED) REV D, 5/6/2014 TEMP MODE PROGRAM * DASH LAMP (IF USED)
  • Page 19: Gen Iv Wiring Connection Instruction

    HARNESS TERMINAL) HARNESS ARE NOT IGNITION USED. Dash Light: YELLOW SWITCH ORANGE Tan Wire Used Only With Vintage Air Supplied Control Panel With LED Back DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v Light. GRAY GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR PROGRAMING CONTROLS IF APPLICABLE GREEN...
  • Page 20: Operation Of Controls

    Operation of Controls www.vintageair.com On Gen IV systems with three lever/knob controls, the temperature control toggles between heat and A/C operations. To activate A/C, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to cold and then back it off to the desired vent temperature.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

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  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)

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  • Page 23: Oem Center Vent Trim Louver Template

    OEM Center Vent Trim Louver Template www.vintageair.com NOTE: Tolerances are extremely tight on the OEM center vent trim. Due to printing variances, measure the line below before using this template. If template is scaled properly, the line should measure 6 inches. 901277 REV F 11/18/16, PG 23 OF 24...
  • Page 26: Packing List

    Packing List: Evaporator Kit (551168) www.vintageair.com Qty. Part No. Description 744004-VUE Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator Sub Case 781067 Accessory Kit Checked By: Packed By: Date: Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator Sub Case 744004-VUE Accessory Kit NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities.

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