Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 136

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
25. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the Torx® retaining bolt. Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
26. NOTE: Inspect the O-ring seals, replace as necessary. Make sure the fuel lines and bracket are
positioned between the compressor and A/C line.
Remove the protective caps from the A/C manifold and tube. Position the manifold and tube and
install the retaining nut at the water pump studded bolt. Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
27. Remove the protective caps from the A/C compressor. Position the compressor and align the
manifold lines to the compressor. Install the compressor retaining bolts and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-
ft).
28. Install the A/C manifold and tube retaining bolt. Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
29. Connect the A/C manifold and tube to the condenser tube and the suction accumulator/drier. Install
the safety clips.
30. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C pressure cutoff switch and the A/C compressor clutch.
Connect the wire locators to the rear of the compressor.
31. Install the accelerator and speed control cables, with the bracket, to the intake manifold. Tighten to 10
Nm (89 lb-in). Connect the cables to the ball stud and the speed control cable to the locator at the
EGR transducer bracket.
32. Install the fuel line bracket onto the studded bolt on the A/C compressor/power steering bracket.
Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
33. Remove the protective caps and connect the fuel lines to the chassis (lower left side of the engine).
Install the safety clips.
34. Install the accelerator control splash shield and the pushpin retainers.
35. Carefully lower the radiator into the vehicle, guiding the locators into the grommets. Install the
retaining bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
36. Install the lower radiator hose. Position the clamp.
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