an ISO 9001:2015 Registered Company

1969-70 FORD MUSTANG

WITHOUT FACTORY AIR
551170

18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266

Phone: 800-862-6658
Sales: sales@vintageair.com
Tech Support: tech@vintageair.com
www.vintageair.com
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 Table of Contents
PAGES
1. COVER
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. PACKING LIST/ PARTS DISCLAIMER
4. INFORMATION PAGE
5. WIRING NOTICE
6. ENGINE COMPARTMENT / PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
FIGURES 1 & 2
7. DEFROST DUCT / FRESH AIR CAP & DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE
LOUVER INSTALLATION
FIGURES 3 & 4, 4a
8. EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
FIGURES 5,5a & 6
9. FIREWALL COVER INSTALLATION
FIGURES 7 & 7a
10. CENTER LOUVER INSTALLATION
FIGURES 8 & 8a
11. DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION & LUBRICATING O-RINGS, STANDARD HOSE KIT
& MODIFIED A/C HOSE KIT
FIGURES 9 & 10
12. HEATER HOSE & HEATER CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
FIGURE 11
13. A/C & HEATER HOSE ROUTING
FIGURE 12
14. FINAL STEPS & GLOVE BOX INSTALLATION
FIGURES 13 & 13a
15. DUCT HOSE ROUTING
FIGURE 14
16. EVAPORATOR HARD LINE AND BRACKET INSTALLATION
FIGURE 15
17. WIRING DIAGRAM
18. GEN IV WIRING CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
19. OPERATION OF CONTROLS.
20. TROUBLE SHOOTING
21. TROUBLE SHOOTING CONT.
22. DRIVER SIDE LOUVER TEMPLATE
23. PASSENGER SIDE LOUVER TEMPLATE
24. CENTER LOUVER TEMPLATE
25. FIREWALL COVER HOLE TEMPLATE
26. EVAPORATOR KIT PACKING LIST

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 EVAPORATOR KIT
EVAPORATOR KIT PACKING LIST 551170
NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1. 1 744004-VUE GEN IV 4-VENT EVAPORATOR SUB CASE with 204 ECU
2. 1 781069 1969-70 MUSTANG without A/C GEN IV 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
EVAPORATOR SUB CASE
with 204 ECU
744004-VUE

F
A DASH
N FLR
COLD DEF
HOT

ACCESSORY KIT
781069 NOTE: IMA GES MA Y NOT DEPICT ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.
REFER TO PACKING LIST FOR ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.

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 Important Notice—Please Read
For Maximum System Performance, Vintage Air Recommends the Following:

NOTE: Vintage Air systems are designed to operate with R134a refrigerant only.
Use of any other refrigerant could damage your A/C system and/or vehicle, and
possibly cause a fire, in addition to potentially voiding the warranties of the A/C
system and its components.
Refrigerant Capacities:
Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (28.8 oz.) or 816 grams 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.
Other Systems: Consult manufacturer’s guidelines.
Lubricant Capacities:
New Vintage Air-supplied Sanden Compressor: No additional oil needed (Compressor is shipped with
proper oil charge).
All Other Compressors: Consult manufacturer (Some compressors are shipped dry and will need oil
added).
Safety Switches
Your Vintage Air system is equipped with a binary pressure safety switch. A binary switch disengages the
compressor clutch in cases of extreme low pressure conditions (Refrigerant Loss) or excessively high head
pressure (406 PSI) to prevent compressor damage or hose rupture. A trinary switch combines Hi/Lo
pressure protection with an electric fan operation signal at 254 PSI, and should be substituted for use with
electric fans. Compressor safety switches are extremely important since an A/C system relies on refrigerant
to circulate lubricant.
Service Info:
Protect Your Investment: Prior to assembly, it is critical that the compressor, evaporator, A/C hoses and
fittings, hardlines, condenser and receiver/drier remained capped. Removing caps prior to assembly will
allow moisture, insects and debris into the components, possibly leading to reduced performance and/or
premature failure of your A/C system. This is especially important with the receiver/drier.
Additionally, when caps are removed for assembly, BE CAREFUL! Some components are shipped under
pressure with dry nitrogen.
Evacuate the System for 35-45 Minutes: Ensure that system components (Drier, compressor, evaporator
and condenser) are at a temperature of at least 85° F. On a cool day, the components can be heated with a
heat gun or by running the engine with the heater on before evacuating. Leak check and charge to
specifications.
Bolts Passing Through Cowl and/or Firewall:
To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts
passing through the cowl and/or firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to
installation.
Heater Hose (Not Included With This Kit):
Heater hose may be purchased from Vintage Air (Part# 31800-VUD) or your local parts retailer. Routing and
required length will vary based on installer preference.

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 Important Wiring Notice—Please Read
Some Vehicles May Have Had Some or All of Their Radio Interference Capacitors Removed.
There Should Be a Capacitor Found At Each of the Following Locations:

1. On the positive terminal of the ignition coil.

2. If there is a generator, on the armature terminal of the generator.
3. If there is a generator, on the battery terminal of the voltage regulator.

Most alternators have a capacitor installed internally to eliminate what is called “whining” as
the engine is revved. If whining is heard in the radio, or just to be extra cautious, a radio
interference capacitor can be added to the battery terminal of the alternator.

It is also important that the battery lead is in good shape and that the ground leads are not
compromised. There should be a heavy ground from the battery to the engine block, and
additional grounds to the body and chassis.

If these precautions are not observed, it is possible for voltage spikes to be present on the
battery leads. These spikes come from ignition systems, charging systems, and from
switching some of the vehicle’s other systems on and off. Modern computer-operated
equipment can be sensitive to voltage spikes on the power leads, which can cause unexpected
resets, strange behavior, and/or permanent damage.

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.

Radio interference capacitors should be available at most auto and truck parts suppliers. They
typically are cylindrical in shape, a little over an inch long, a little over a half inch in diameter,
and they have a single lead coming from one end of the cylinder with a terminal on the end of
the wire, as well as a mounting clip which is screwed into a good ground on the vehicle. The
specific value of the capacitance is not too significant in comparison to ignition capacitors that
are matched with the coil to reduce pitting of the points.

• Care must be taken, when installing the compressor lead, not to short it to ground.
The compressor lead must not be connected to a condenser fan or to any other
auxiliary device. Shorting to ground or connecting to a condenser fan or any other
auxiliary device may damage wiring, the compressor relay, and/or cause a
malfunction.

• When installing ground leads on Gen IV systems, the blower control ground and ECU
ground must be connected directly to the negative battery post.

• For proper system operation, the heater control valve must be connected to the
ECU.
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 BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION, CHECK THE FUNCTION
OF THE VEHICLE (HORN, LIGHTS, ETC.) FOR PROPER OPERATIONS.
STUDY THE INSTRUCTIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS & DIAGRAMS.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT
REMOVE THE FOLLOWING:
BATTERY (RETAIN).
DRAIN RADIATOR
OEM HEATER HOSES (DISCARD).
CONDENSER ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE CONDENSER KIT TO INSTALL
THE CONDENSER.
BINARY SWITCH INSTALLATION (REFER TO CONDENSER INSTRUCTIONS)
COMPRESSOR & BRACKETS
REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE BRACKET KIT TO INSTALL THE
COMPRESSOR BRACKET.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
NOTE: REMOVAL OF THE DASHBOARD IS REQUIRED TO INSTALL THE EVAPORATOR. VINTAGE AIR
RECOMMENDS THAT YOU UTILIZE THE FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL WHEN YOU DISASSEMBLE
AND REASSEMBLE THE DASHBOARD.
REMOVE THE FOLLOWING:
REMOVE THE DASH PAD, INSTRUMENT PANEL, PASSENGER SIDE PANEL AND LOWER PASSENGER SIDE
DASHBOARD (RETAIN SCREWS) (SEE FIGURE 1, BELOW).
GLOVE BOX (DISCARD) (SEE FIGURE 1, BELOW). NOTE: THE GLOVE BOX WILL NOT FIT WITH THE
EVAPORATOR UNIT INSTALLED. A WITH FACTORY AIR VEHICLE AFTERMARKET GLOVE BOX WILL
NEED TO BE PURCHARSED.
HEATER ASSEMBLY AND ALL RELATED DUCTING (DISCARD) (RETAIN SCREWS) (SEE FIGURE 2, BELOW).
CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (RETAIN CONTROL PANEL) (SEE FIGURE 1, BELOW).
REFER TO THE CONTROL PANEL CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROLS.
REMOVE THE OEM DEFROST DUCT ASSEMBLY (SEE FIGURE 2, BELOW).
DASH PAD

INSTRUMENT
PANEL

PASSENGER SIDE
PANEL
FIGURE 1
CONTROL GLOVE
PANEL BOX
DEFROST DUCT
ASSEMBLY
LOWER PASSENGER
SIDE DASHBOARD

HEATER
ASSMEBLY

FIGURE 2
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DEFROST DUCT/ FRESH AIR CAP INSTALLATION
INSTALL DEFROST DUCT UNDER DASH AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 3 BELOW. SECURE USING OEM NUTS
w/ (3) 3/16” SAE FLAT WASHERS.
HOLD FRESH AIR CAP UNDER DASH AND MARK THE (3) MOUNTING HOLES.
DRILL (3) 1/8” MOUNTING HOLES UNDER DASH.
APPLY A 1/4” BEAD OF SILICONE AROUND THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRESH AIR CAP AS SHOWN IN
FIGURE 3, BELOW.
SECURE FRESH AIR CAP TO FRESH AIR HOLE USING (3) #10 x 1/2” SHEET METAL SCREWS AS SHOWN
IN FIGURE 3 BELOW.

DRILL
HOLES

SILICONE

FRESH AIR
CAP
605174
(3) OEM (3) 10 X 1/2”
STAR NUTS SHEET METAL
DEFROST SCREW
(3) 3/16” DUCT FIGURE 3
SAE FLAT 605169
WASHERS

DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOUVER INSTALLATION

CUT OUT TEMPLATE PROVIDED ON PAGE 22. PLACE THE DRIVER SIDE TEMPLATE ON THE DASH BY
ALIGNING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TEMPLATE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE DASH, THEN ALIGN THE
BOTTOM OF THE TEMPLATE TO BOTTOM OF DASH AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4.
CUT OUT TEMPLATE PROVIDED ON PAGE 23. PLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE TEMPLATE ON THE DASH
BY ALIGNING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TEMPLATE AGAINST THE EDGE OF THE DASH, THEN ALIGN
THE BOTTOM OF THE TEMPLATE TO BOTTOM OF DASH AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4.
ONCE TEMPLATE IS ALIGNED CORRECTLY, USE A CENTER PUNCH TO MARK THE HOLE ON THE
DASH. REMOVE TEMPLATE. USE A 2 ¾” HOLE SAW TO CUT HOLE IN DASH, SEE FIGURE 4 BELOW.
INSTALL LOUVERS IN DASH AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4a BELOW.

DASH 2 ½” HOSE
ADAPTER
DRIVER SIDE

PASSENGER SIDE
TEMPLATE

LOUVER BRKT
642075
DRILL 2 ¾” TEMPLATE

HOLE LOUVER BEZEL

LOUVER 605181
FIGURE 3 490535
DRILL 2 ¾” FIGURE 4a
7 HOLE
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EVAPORATOR INSTALLATION
USE TEMPLATE PROVIDED ON PAGE 25. ALIGN TEMPLATE WITH OEM BLOWER MOTOR MOUNTING
HOLES & DRILL (6) 3/16” HOLES IN FIREWALL FROM INSIDE UNDER DASH, SEE FIGURE 5a.
ON A WORK BENCH, INSTALL EVAPORATOR REAR BRACKET AND HARDLINES WITH PROPERLY LUBRICATED
O-RINGS. SEE FIGURE 10, PAGE 11 AND FIGURE 15, PAGE 16.
REMOVE 2 OEM HEATER PLUGS IN FIREWALL, SEE FIGURE 7, PAGE 9.
INSTALL FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET ON EVAPORATOR USING (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2” HEX BOLTS AND TIGHTEN
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5 BELOW.
LIFT EVAPORATOR UNIT UP UNDER THE DASHBOARD SEE FIGURE 6. SECURE LOOSELY TO THE FIREWALL
FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SIDE USING (2) 1/4-20 NUT AND WASHER, SEE FIGURE 6 BELOW.
USING (2) #14 x 3/4” SHEET METAL SCREWS w/ 1/4” FLAT WASHER SECURE THE FRONT EVAPORATOR
MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE INNER COWL. SEE FIGURE 6 BELOW.
VERIFY THAT EVAPORATOR UNIT IS LEVEL AND SQUARE TO THE DASH, THEN TIGHTEN ALL MOUNTING
BOLTS. (NOTE: TIGHTEN THE BOLT ON FIREWALL FIRST, THEN THE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS.)

DRIVER SIDE EVAP

MOUNTING HOLE PASSENGER SIDE EVAP
MOUNTING HOLE
EVAP FRONT
BRKT
641271 R MOTOR
(4) ALIG
NM ENT HO
LES

BLOWE TING R
MOUN BLOWE
HOLE MOTOR G
TIN
MOUN
HOLE

FIGURE 5 OEM HEATER (6) 3/1

HOLES
6

LINE HOLES 0 MUSTA

FIRE
HOLE
NG w/o
1969-7 WALL COVER
TEMPLA
TE
AC

OEM HEA
HOLE
TER BLOWE
R
MOTOR G
MOUN
TIN
HOLE
R
BLOWE
MOTOR G OF CAR
TIN E INSIDE

FIGURE 5a
MOUN THIS SID
HOLE

PASSENGER SIDE EVAP

MOUNTING HOLE
S B
Y

(2) #14 x 3/4”

DRIVER SIDE EVAP SHEET METAL
MOUNTING HOLE SCREW
w/ 1/4”
FLAT WASHER

FIGURE 6
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FIREWALL COVER INSTALLTION
INSTALL (3) GROMMETS ON FIREWALL COVER AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 7, BELOW.

APPLY A 1/4” BEAD OF SILICONE AROUND THE BACK SIDE OF THE FIREWALL COVER AS SHOWN IN
FIGURE 7a, BELOW.

SECURE FIREWALL COVER TO FIREWALL USING (6) #14 x 3/4” SHEET METAL SCREWS, SEE FIGURE 7,
BELOW. (NOTE: FIREWALL COVER INSTALLS ON ENGINE SIDE OF FIREWALL.)

ENGINE
COMPARTMENT (4) OEM
SIDE OF BLOWER MOTOR
MOUNTING HOLES OEM
FIREWALL
HEATER HOLE
IN FIREWALL

FIGURE 7a FIREWALL
COVER
SILICONE 642071
OEM HEATER
LINE HOLES
(REMOVE PLUG)

GROMMET
33137-VUI
GROMMET
OEM
33144-VUI
HOLES

GROMMET FIGURE 7
33135-VUI

(6) #14 X 3/4”

SHEET METAL
SCREWS

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CENTER LOUVER INSTALLATION (OPTION 1)
CUT OUT CENTER LOUVER TEMPLATE PROVIDED ON PAGE 24. ALIGN CENTER LOUVER TEMPLATE ON DASH
PAD AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 8a.
MARK CENTER LOUVER OPENING ON DASH PAD. ONCE
CENTER LOUVER OPENING IS MARKED REMOVE TEMPLATE
AND CAREFULLY CUT OUT OPENING IN DASH PAD.
INSTALL CENTER LOUVER ASM AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 8.

CUT OUT

TEMPLATE

FIGURE 8a

CENTER LOUVER
ASM
590070 FIGURE 8

ASSEMBLED VIEW

UNDER DASH CENTER LOUVER INSTALLATION (OPTION 2)

INSTALL UNDER DASH LOUVERS USING (3) #8 x 1/2” PAN HEAD SCREWS.

UNDER DASH
LOUVER

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DRAIN HOSE INSTALLATION
LOCATE EVAPORATOR DRAIN ON BOTTOM OF EVAPORATOR CASE.
IN-LINE WITH THE DRAIN, LIGHTLY MAKE A MARK ON
THE FIREWALL. MEASURE ONE INCH DOWN AND DRILL
A 5/8” HOLE THROUGH THE FIREWALL. SEE FIGURE 9.
INSTALL DRAIN HOSE TO BOTTOM OF EVAPORATOR
UNIT AND ROUTE THROUGH FIREWALL.
SEE FIGURE 9.
FIGURE 9
1” DRAIN DRAIN
HOSE
LUBRICATING O-RINGS
FEMALE FOR A PROPER SEAL OF FITTINGS:
O-RING MALE NUT INSTALL SUPPLIED O-RINGS AS SHOWN
INSERT
AND LUBRICATE WITH SUPPLIED OIL.

#6 O-RING HOLD WITH

SUPPLIED OIL THIS
FOR O-RINGS TWIST WITH WRENCH
THIS
WRENCH

#8 O-RING #10 O-RING O-RING,

SLIDE OVER
FIGURE 10 O-RING
MALE INSERT TO
SWAGED LIP
STANDARD HOSE KIT
LOCATE THE #8 COMPRESSOR A/C HOSE. LUBRICATE (2) #8 O-RINGS (SEE FIGURE 10, ABOVE) AND CONNECT
THE 45° FITTING TO THE #8 DISCHARGE PORT ON THE COMPRESSOR. ROUTE THE STR FEMALE w/ 134a
SERVICE PORT FITTING TO THE #8 CONDENSER HARDLINE COMING THROUGH THE RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT.
SEE FIGURE 12, PAGE 13. TIGHTEN EACH FITTING CONNECTION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 10 ABOVE.

LOCATE THE #10 COMPRESSOR A/C HOSE. LUBRICATE (2) #10 O-RINGS AND CONNECT THE 90° FEMALE
w/ 134a SERVICE PORT FITTING TO THE #10 SUCTION PORT ON THE COMPRESSOR, ROUTE THE 135° FEMALE
FITTING TO THE #10 EVAPORATOR HARDLINE COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL. SEE FIGURES 11, PAGE 12 &
FIGURE 12, PAGE 13. TIGHTEN EACH FITTING CONNECTION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 10 ABOVE.
(NOTE: WRAP THE #10 FITTING CONNECTIONS WITH PRESS TAPE. SEE FIGURE 11, PAGE 12 & FIGURE 12,
PAGE 13.)

LOCATE THE #6 EVAP/DRIER A/C HOSE. LUBRICATE (2) #6 O-RINGS AND CONNECT THE STR FEMALE FITTING
TO THE #6 DRIER HARDLINE COMING THROUGH THE RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT. ROUTE THE 90° FEMALE
FITTING TO THE #6 EVAPORATOR HARDLINE COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL. SEE FIGURES 11, PAGE 12 &
FIGURE 12, PAGE 13. TIGHTEN EACH FITTING CONNECTION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 10, ABOVE.

USE (6) TIE WRAPS TO SECURE THE #6 A/C HOSE TO THE EXPORT BRACE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 12, PAGE 13.
MODIFIED A/C HOSE KIT
REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH MODIFIED HOSE KIT.
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HEATER HOSE & HEATER CONTROL VALVE INSTALLATION
ROUTE A PIECE OF HEATER HOSE FROM THE WATER PUMP TO THE HEATER LINE COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 11, BELOW. SECURE USING HOSE CLAMPS.

ROUTE A PIECE OF HEATER HOSE FROM THE INTAKE TO THE HEATER LINE COMING THROUGH THE FIREWALL
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 11 BELOW. NOTE: INSTALL HEATER CONTROL VALVE IN-LINE WITH INTAKE MANIFOLD
(PRESSURE SIDE) HEATER HOSE, SECURE USING HOSE CLAMPS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 11 BELOW.
(NOTE PROPER FLOW DIRECTION.)

ECU
MODULE

PRESS
TAPE
#10 SUCTION FIREWALL
LINE (INSULATED)

#10 SUCTION
HOSE

FR
OM
TO HT
EV R CN
AP
FR
O OR TRL
AT VLV
TO M EV OR
W AP
AT O
ER RA
PU TO
MP R

FR
O
MA M IN
NI TAK
FO
LD E
EXPANSION
VALVE HEATER
HOSE
O-RINGS
FIREWALL
COVER #6 A/C HOSE
642071

FIGURE 11

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 13
AC & HEATER HOSE ROUTING
NOTE: VINTAGE AIR SYSTEMS REQUIRE
(2) 5/8 HOSE NIPPLES (NOT SUPPLIED)

(6) TIE #10

WRAP SUCTION
HOSE
HEATER HOSE #8
(HEATER CNTRL DISCHARGE
PRESS VALVE/ INTAKE) HOSE
#6
TAPE HOSE INNER
FENDERWELL

HEATER HOSE
(HEATER CORE/ #8 CONDENSER TO
WATER PUMP) CORE SUPPORT
HARDLINE
081096
#6 DRIER TO
IN
CORE SUPPORT
OUT
HARDLINE
081095

COMPRESSOR
SAFETY SWITCH

901271 REV G 02/04/19, 1969-70 MUSTANG wo AC EVAP INSTR PG 13 OF 26

(BINARY TYPE)
SCREW ON DRIER
CORE (REFER TO
SUPPRORT CONDENSER
INSTRUCTIONS)

FIGURE 12
FINAL STEPS
INSTALL DUCT HOSES AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 14, PAGE 15.
ROUTE A/C WIRES THROUGH 3/8” GROMMET AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 13a
(12 VOLT/ GROUND/ BINARY SWITCH/ HEATER VALVE).
INSTALL CONTROL PANEL ASM.
PLUG THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE ECU MODULE ON SUB CASE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 14, PAGE 15
(WIRE ACCORDING TO WIRING DIAGRAM ON PAGE 17 AND 18)
GLOVE BOX INSTALLATION (SEE FIGURE 13)
REINSTALL ALL PREVIOUSLY REMOVED ITEMS (BATTERY).
FILL RADIATOR WITH AT LEAST A 50/50 MIXTURE OF APPROVED ANTIFREEZE AND DISTILLED WATER.
IT IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILTY TO KEEP THE FREEZE PROTECTION AT THE PROPER LEVEL FOR THE
CLIMATE IN WHICH THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANTIFREEZE RECOMMENDATIONS
WILL CAUSE HEATER CORE TO CORRODE PREMATURELY AND POSSIBLY BURST IN AC MODE AND/ OR
FREEZING WEATHER, VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY.
DOUBLE CHECK ALL FITTING, BRACKETS AND BELTS FOR TIGHTNESS.
VINTAGE AIR RECOMMENDS THAT ALL AC SYSTEMS BE SERVICED BY A CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE AIR
CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN.
EVACUATE THE SYSTEM FOR A MINIMUM OF 45 MINUTES PRIOR RO CHARGING AND LEAK CHECK
PRIOR TO SERVICING.
CHARGE THE SYSTEM TO THE CAPACITIES STATED ON THE INFORMATION PAGE (PAGE 4) OF THIS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SEE OPERATION OF CONTROLS PROCEDURES PAGE 19.
GLOVE BOX INSTALLATION
INSTALL GLOVE BOX WITH OEM SCREWS. SEE FIGURE 13.

FIREWALL
GROMMET COVER

GLOVE BOX
FIGURE 13
FIGURE 13a

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 DUCT HOSE ROUTING

CONTROL PANEL
HARNESS TO ECU

PASS. SIDE
LOUVER
PASS. SIDE 2 ½” x 32” PLUG
DEF. DUCT FROM
2” x 12” CONTROL
WIRING
HARNESS
232002-VUA

DRIVER SIDE
DEF. DUCT
2” x 14”

PLUG
FROM
S B
Y

WIRING
DRIVER SIDE HARNESS
LOUVER 232600-VUA
2 ½” x 30”
CENTER LOUVER
PASS. SIDE
2 ½” x 32”
CENTER LOUVER
DRIVER SIDE
2 ½” x 32”

FIGURE 14

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 EVAPORATOR HARD
LINE INSTALLATION BRACKET
NOTE: AFTER INSTALLING
1/4-20 X 1”
PRESS TAPE #10 SUCTION LINE
COARSE BOLT
WRAP ALL EXPOSED METAL
18289-VUB
FITTINGS & TUBE
WITH SUPPLIED ECU MODULE
PRESS TAPE.
#10 O-RING DRIVER SIDE EVAP
33859-VUF REAR BRKT
641273

1/4” PUSH NUT

PASS SIDE EVAP BOLT RETAINER
REAR BRKT 189125-MUR
641272

HEATER LINE
(EVAP TO INTAKE)
081093

#10 O-RING HEATER LINE

#6 33859-VUF
O-RING (EVAP TO WATER PUMP)
#10 SUCTION
33857-VUF 081094
LINE
081092
HOLD WITH

901271 REV G 02/04/19, 1969-70 MUSTANG wo AC EVAP INSTR PG 16 OF 26

THIS WRENCH

F
FIGURE 16 TWIST WITH LUBRICATE O-RING
#6 THIS (SEE FIGURE 10,
LIQUID LINE WRENCH PAGE 11.)
1/4-20 X 1/2”
081091
BOLT
(LOCATED ON
SUB CASE)

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 Wiring Diagram
232007-VUR TAN
AC ANNUNCIATOR
ORA
BACKLIGHT POS
BLK
BACKLIGHT NEG
WHT GND
JF8 RED 5V-SW
WHT/RED TEMP WIPER
WHT/YEL
MODE WIPER
WHT/GRN
FAN WIPER

VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE

PRE-WIRED

232002-VUA GEN IV ECU

A/C GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM
(IF USED) REV E, 10/6/2017

TEMP

MODE

FAN

PROGRAM
* DASH LAMP
(IF USED)
*** WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE
SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)

** CIRCUIT
BREAKER
30 AMP

HEATER
CONTROL VALVE

* Dash Lamp Is Used Only With Type 232007-VUR Harness.

** Warning: Always Mount Circuit Breaker As Close to the Battery As Possible. (NOTE: Wire Between
Battery and Circuit Breaker Is Unprotected and Should Be Carefully Routed to Avoid a Short
Circuit).

17 *** Wide Open Throttle Switch Contacts Close Only at Full Throttle, Which Disables A/C
Compressor.
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 Gen IV Wiring
WIRING
HARNESS
Connection Instruction
CONTROL
WIRING
HARNESS
RED
&
WHITE
A/C
COMPRESSOR RED
RELAY WH
ITE
NOTE:
MOUNT RELAY
IN DESIRED
RED LOCATION
BLUE UNDER DASH
Ignition Switch:
Violet 12V Ign Switch Source (Key On
VIOLET
+12V Accessory) Position Must Be Switched.
NOTE:
WIRING YELLOW & ORANGE (IGNITION HOT RUN BAT
HARNESS COMING FROM TERMINAL)
HARNESS ARE NOT
IGNITION
USED.
YELLOW SWITCH Dash Light:
ORANGE Tan Wire Used Only With Vintage Air
TAN
DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v Supplied Control Panel With LED Back
GRAY GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR
Light.
PROGRAMING CONTROLS
IF APPLICABLE
RED RED
GREEN GREEN

FIREWALL BLACK BLUE

Heater Control Valve:

RED

LATCH WHITE Install With Servo Motor Facing Down,

WIRING
CHASSIS GROUND As Shown. Note Flow Direction Arrow
HARNESS Molded Into Valve Body, And Install
NOTE: HEATER CONTROL
VALVE CONNECTION AND Accordingly.
HEATER CHASSIS GROUND MAY BE
CONTROL VALVE
LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE FIREWALL. ENSURE
CONNECTOR IS LATCHED
FIRMLY. Binary/Trinary & Compressor:
K
BLAC Binary: Connect As Shown (Typical
BINARY Compressor Wiring). Be Sure
SAFETY
SWITCH Compressor Body Is Grounded.
BLUE BLUE
COMPRESSOR
Trinary Switch: Connect According To
WHITE
Trinary Switch Wiring Diagram.
WHITE NOTE: CONNECT WHITE
WIRES DIRECTLY TO
RED (-) BATTERY TERMINAL
RED

CIRCUIT BREAKER RED Circuit Breaker/Battery:

30 AMP White Must Run To (-) Battery. Red May
WARNING: + - Run To (+) Battery Or Starter. Mount
ALWAYS MOUNT CIRCUIT BREAKER
AS CLOSE TO THE BATTERY AS POSSIBLE.
Circuit Breaker As Close to Battery As
(NOTE: WIRE BETWEEN BATTERY AND Possible.
CIRCUIT BREAKER IS UNPROTECTED
AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY ROUTED
TO AVOID A SHORT CIRCUIT). BATTERY
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 OPERATION OF CONTROLS
NOTE: WHEN BATTERY POWER IS FIRST CONNECTED TO THE ECU, THE COMPUTER GOES THROUGH AN
INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE. THIS INITIALIZATION MAY TAKE UP TO 30 SECONDS. DURING INITIALIZATION
THE BLOWER WILL NOT OPERATE, BUT THE DOORS INSIDE THE UNIT WILL BE OPERATING. A LOW BATTERY
OR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY MAY ALSO TRIGGER A RE-INITIALIZATION. DURING START UP, A LOW
BATTERY MAY DROP BELOW 7 VOLTS, TRIGGERING RE-INITIALIZATION.
MODE
LEVER A/C MODE
BLOWER
SPEED

F DASH FLR DEF

A
N COLD HOT

THERMOSTAT
LEVER
BLOWER SPEED A/C THERMOSTAT LEVER
THIS LEVER CONTROLS IN A/C MODE SLIDE THE
THE BLOWER SPEED, THERMOSTAT LEVER ALL THE
FROM OFF TO HI WAY LEFT TO THE COLD POISTION,
TO ENGAGE COMPRESSOR
MODE LEVER FOR MAXIMUM COOLING
SLIDE THE LEVER TO (SLIDE LEVER LEFT OR RIGHT TO
THE DASH POSITION ADJUSTDESIRED TEMPERATURE)

HEAT MODE DEFROST/ DE-FOG MODE

F DASH FLR DEF F DASH FLR DEF

A
N COLD HOT A
N COLD HOT

A/C THERMOSTAT LEVER BLOWER SPEED A/C THERMOSTAT LEVER

BLOWER SPEED
IN HEAT MODE SLIDE THE SLIDE LEVER UP TO IN DEF MODE SLIDE THE
SLIDE LEVER UP TO
DESIRED BLOWER SPEED, THERMOSTAT LEVER ALL
DESIRED BLOWER SPEED, THERMOSTAT LEVER ALL
THE WAY RIGHT TO THE FROM OFF TO HI THE WAY LEFT TO THE
FROM OFF TO HI
HOT POISTION, FOR COLD POISTION TO
MODE LEVER MODE LEVER
MAXIMUM HEATING. ENGAGE COMPRESSOR.
SLIDE THE LEVER TO (SLIDE LEVER LEFT OR SLIDE THE LEVER TO FOR MAXIMUM COOLING.
THE FLR POSITION RIGHT TO ADJUST DESIRED THE DEF POSITION (SLIDE LEVER LEFT OR RIGHT
TEMPERATURE) TO ADJUST DESIRED
19 TEMPERATURE)
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 Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Condition Checks Actions Notes
1a. Check for damaged pins or Verify that all pins are inserted into plug. Ensure that no
wires in control head plug. pins are bent or damaged in ECU.
No other functions work. Check for damaged ground Loss of ground on this wire
Blower stays on Verify continuity to chassis ground with white control
wire (white) in control head renders control head
high speed when head wire at various points.
harness. inoperable.
ignition is on.
Check for damaged blower
All other functions work. See blower switch check
switch or potentiometer and
procedure.
associated wiring.
1b. Unplug 3-wire BSC control Be sure the small, 20 GA white ground wire is connected
connector from ECU. If blower to the battery ground post. If it is, replace the ECU.
shuts off, ECU is either
improperly wired or damaged. Check to ensure that no BSC wiring is damaged or
shorted to vehicle ground. The BSC operates the blower
Blower stays on by ground side pulse width modulation switching. The
high speed when positive wire to the blower will always be hot. If the
ignition is on or off. “ground” side of the blower is shorted to chassis ground,
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower the blower will run on HI.
stays running, BSC is either
Replace BSC (This will require removal of evaporator No other part replacements
improperly wired or damaged.
from vehicle). should be necessary.

2. Danger: Never bypass

System must be charged for safety switch with
System is not charged. Charge system or bypass pressure switch. engine running. Serious
compressor to engage.
injury can result.
Compressor will To check for proper pot
not turn on Check for faulty A/C function, check voltage at
(All other functions potentiometer or associated Check continuity to ground on white control head wire. white/blue wire. Voltage
work). wiring (Not applicable to 3-pot Check for 5V on red control head wire. should be between 0V and
controls). 5V, and will vary with pot
System is charged. lever position.

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Check for disconnected or
Check 2-pin connector at ECU housing. Disconnected or faulty
faulty thermistor.
thermistor will cause
compressor to be
disabled.
3.
Check for faulty A/C Red wire at A/C pot should
potentiometer or associated Repair or replace pot/control wiring. have approximately 5V
Compressor will wiring. with ignition on. White
not turn off wire will have continuity to
(All other functions chassis ground. White/
work). Blue wire should vary
between 0V and 5V when
Check for faulty A/C relay. Replace relay. lever is moved up or down.

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Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)
Symptom Condition Checks Actions Notes
4. Ignition noise (radiated or
Install capacitors on ignition coil and alternator. Ensure
Works when engine is not good ground at all points. Relocate coil and associated conducted) will cause the
Noise interference from either wiring away from ECU and ECU wiring. Check for burned system to shut down due to
running; shuts off when
ignition or alternator. or loose plug wires. high voltage spikes. If this
engine is started
(Typically early Gen IV, is suspected, check with a
but possible on all quality oscilloscope. Spikes
versions). greater than 16V will shut
Check for positive power at heater valve green wire and
System will not down the ECU. Install a
Verify connections on power blower red wire. Check for ground on control head white
turn on, or runs radio capacitor at the
lead, ignition lead, and both wire.
intermittently. positive post of the ignition
white ground wires.
Will not turn on under coil (See radio capacitor
any conditions. installation bulletin). A
Verify battery voltage is faulty alternator or worn
Verify proper meter function by checking the condition of
greater than 10 volts and less out battery can also result
a known good battery.
than 16. in this condition.
5. Check for damaged mode
Typically caused by
No mode change at all. switch or potentiometer and
evaporator housing
Loss of mode door associated wiring.
installed in a bind in the
function. Check for obstructed or vehicle. Be sure all
Partial function of mode binding mode doors. mounting locations line up
doors. and don’t have to be forced
Check for damaged stepper
into position.
motor or wiring.
6. Battery voltage is at least Check for at least 12V at Ensure all system grounds and power connections are System shuts off blower at
12V. circuit breaker. clean and tight. 10V. Poor connections or
Blower turns on weak battery can cause
and off rapidly. Battery voltage is less Check for faulty battery or
Charge battery. shutdown at up to 11V.
than 12V. alternator.
7.
Erratic functions of
Check for damaged switch or
blower, mode, Repair or replace.

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pot and associated wiring.
temp, etc.
8.
When ignition is This is an indicator that the
turned on, blower system has been reset. Be
momentarily sure the red power wire is on
comes on, then the battery post, and not on a Run red power wire directly to battery.
shuts off. This switched source. Also, if the
occurs with the system is pulled below 7V for
blower switch in even a split second, the
the OFF position. system will reset.
 DRIVER SIDE LOUVER TEMPLATE

DOTTED LINE
CUT ALONG
CENTER
PUNCH
&
DRILL
2 3/4 HOLE

1969-70 MUSTANG w/o AC

DRIVER SIDE LOUVER
TEMPLATE

22
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 PASSENGER SIDE LOUVER TEMPLATE

DO T ALON
CU
T T E D LI G
NE
CENTER
PUNCH
&
DRILL
2 3/4 HOLE

1969-70 MUSTANG w/o AC

PASSENGER SIDE LOUVER
TEMPLATE

23
901271 REV G 02/04/19, 1969-70 MUSTANG wo AC EVAP INST PG 23 OF 26
 CENTER LOUVER TEMPLATE

CUT ALONG
DOTTED LINE

DOTTED LINE
CUT ALONG
1969-70 MUSTANG w/o AC
CENTER LOUVER
TEMPLATE

24
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 (4) ALIGNMENT HOLES
BLOWER MOTOR
MOUNTING
HOLE NG E
LO LIN
T A ED
CU TT
DO BLOWER

901271 REV G 02/04/19, 1969-70 MUSTANG wo AC EVAP INST PG 25 OF 26

MOTOR
MOUNTING
HOLE
(6) 3/16
HOLES
1969-70 MUSTANG w/o AC
FIREWALL COVER
HOLE TEMPLATE
OEM HEATER
HOLE
BLOWER
BLOWER MOTOR
MOTOR MOUNTING
MOUNTING HOLE
HOLE THIS SIDE INSIDE OF CAR
CUT ALONG
DOTTED LINE

25
 EVAPORATOR KIT
EVAPORATOR KIT PACKING LIST 551170
NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1. 1 744004-VUE GEN IV 4-VENT EVAPORATOR SUB CASE with 204 ECU
2. 1 781069 1969-70 MUSTANG without A/C GEN IV ACCESSORY KIT

CHECKED BY:
PACKED BY:
DATE:

GEN IV 4-VENT
EVAPORATOR SUB CASE
with 204 ECU
744004-VUE

F
A DASH
N FLR
COLD DEF
HOT

ACCESSORY KIT
781069 NOTE: IMA GES MA Y NOT DEPICT ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.
REFER TO PACKING LIST FOR ACTUAL PARTS AND QUANTITIES.

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