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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Conditioning (A/C) Odor Chemical odors
Treatment Environmental odors
Human and other interior-generated odors
Special Tool(s)
Microbiological odors
Flexible Applicator Tool Kit Before determining that A/C order treatment is
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required, the source and the circumstances under
which the odor occurs must be determined.

NOTE: Chemical odors are usually constant

30 oz Sure Shot Pressure
Sprayer
167-R4700 or equivalent
regardless of the climate control system setting
although they may be enhanced by A/C operation.
Most chemical odors are caused by fluid leaks or
incorrectly cured adhesives. Chemical odors can be
eliminated by repairing the leaking component and
removing any residue.

NOTE: Environmental odors usually occur for a

short time and diminish after the vehicle passes
through the affected area. These odors are typically
Material only detected when the vehicle windows are open,
Item Specification or when the climate control system is operating in a
mode that allows for fresh air. Environmental odors
A/C Cooling Coil Coating
YN-29 cannot be eliminated because they are external in
source, but they may be minimized by switching to
A/C Odor Treatment a climate control setting that uses recirculated air.

NOTE: Human and other interior-generated odors

WARNING: Avoid contact with eyes and
occur while the source is present and may linger for
skin. Contact with eyes and skin will cause
a short time after. These odors may be more
irritation. Wear chemical goggles when using the
noticeable during A/C operation. Human odors may
A/C cooling coil coating.
be eliminated by removing the source and cleaning
the affected area.
WARNING: This procedure should only be
carried out in well ventilated areas. Open all
windows and doors of the vehicle. Leave doors
and windows open during the entire procedure.
Avoid breathing vapors.

WARNING: Read all instructions and

warnings packaged with the A/C cooling coil
coating. For additional information, see the
material safety data sheet (MSDS) for this
product.

NOTE: There are typically 4 types of objectionable

odors found in a vehicle:

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Last updated: 6/19/2006 2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006
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NOTE: Microbiological odors, if in the A/C Odor Source Odor Description
system, usually last for about 30 seconds after the Environmental Odors
system is turned on. They will be detected while the Exhaust Exhaust, fuel or burning
A/C is turned on and using either outside or type smell
recirculated air. Microbiological odors that occur in Industrial Pollutants Various smells
areas other than the A/C system (for example, water
in doors or wet carpeting) may last indefinitely and Dust Musty, mildew or wet
cement type smell
will be more intense when recirculated air is used.
Microbiological odors will not be present at Pollen Sweet smell
temperatures at or below 10C (50F). Tobacco Burning, tar smell
Microbiological odors can be eliminated by Human and Other Interior Generated Odors
removing the source and treating the affected area. Body Secretions Body odor
Standing water must be allowed to drain and dry Perfuming Agents Sweet or fragrance smell
out. A/C systems may be treated by using A/C
Clothing Musty, mildew or body
cooling coil coating as described in the service odors
procedure below.
Food/Beverage Sweet, musty, mildew or
Microbiological odors result from microbial growth fishy smell
supported by warm temperatures and moisture. Microbiological Odors
Microbiological odors are described as
musty/mildew type smells and may occur on/in: Microbiological Odors Musty, mildew smell
Occurring Inside of A/C lasting about 30 seconds
foam seals. System after A/C is turned on
rubber seals. Microbiological Odors Musty, mildew smell
Occurring Outside of A/C lasting indefinitely and
adhesives. System possibly more pronounced
standing water. when using recirculated
air
water soaked carpet/trim.

1. Identify the type of odor present in the vehicle. 2. Identify the source of the odor.
Do not proceed with A/C odor treatment if the Check the passenger and driver side carpet
odor source is found to be outside of the A/C for moisture. Continue diagnosis if moisture
system. Refer to the following chart for is found.
examples.
Check the blower motor and blower motor
Odor Source Odor Description cover (if equipped) for moisture resulting
Chemical Odors from water bypassing the cowl baffling
system. Continue diagnosis if moisture is
Coolant Sweet smell present.
Fuel Gasoline or diesel fuel
smell Check the evaporator core drain tube for
restriction.
Oil Oil type or burning smell
Check the cowl top panel and air inlet
Power Steering Fluid Oil type or burning smell
screen for standing water or foreign
Transmission Fluid Oil type or burning smell material. If possible, remove any standing
Washer Fluid Alcohol type smell water and clean the air inlet screen using a
Gear Lube Garlic/sulfur smell wet/dry vacuum.
Refrigerant Oil Ether type smell
3. Open all vehicle windows.
Carpet/trim Adhesives Fishy, urine or sweet
smell 4. Disconnect the low-side A/C pressure switch
Evaporator Core Coating Wet cement type smell (cycling or low-charge protection) electrical
connector.

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5. Remove the evaporator air discharge
temperature sensor (if equipped).
6. Set the following.
Enable the A/C using fresh air inlet.
Adjust the temperature setting to full warm.
Adjust the blower motor speed to HI.
7. Run the engine for 25 minutes to dry out the
A/C system.
8. Turn the ignition OFF.
9. Remove the blower motor.
10. NOTE: Blower motor speed controls that are
mounted outside of the evaporator core housing
and not exposed to the blower motor airflow do
not need to be removed.
Remove the blower motor resistor (if equipped)
or blower motor speed control (if equipped and
exposed to the inside of the evaporator core
housing).
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11. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the
vehicle interior, do not spill or spray this
product on any interior surface.
Add one full bottle of A/C cooling coil coating
to the applicator or sprayer.
12. Insert the nozzle into the evaporator housing
and direct the spray toward the evaporator core
face. Spray the entire evaporator core face until
empty.
13. Install the blower motor and blower motor
resistor (if equipped) or blower motor speed
control (if equipped).
14. Install the evaporator air discharge temperature
sensor (if equipped),
15. Repeat Steps 6 through 8 to cure the evaporator
core coating.
16. Connect the low-side A/C pressure switch
(cycling or low-charge protection) electrical
connector.
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