Universal Air AK2479 A/C System Repair Kit

Universal Air AK2479 A/C System Repair Kit

Universal Air AK2479 is an ancillary A/C system repair kit for factory installed air conditioning applications on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built for 1983-1986 Ford Thunderbird and 1985-1986 Mercury Cougar models with factory installed A/C, making it a focused choice for restoring serviceability in the original climate control system.

Key Features

• Ancillary kit for A/C system repair on factory installed air conditioning setups
• Fits 1983-1986 Ford Thunderbird, N/A
• Fits 1985-1986 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• New design from Universal Air Ancillary Kit line
• Includes reference components EX 5296C, RD 7155C, and RS 2520
• Part number AK2479 for ordering and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

Universal Air AK2479 is an A/C system repair kit intended for specific factory installed air conditioning applications. This ancillary kit is cataloged for Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar models in the listed years, with fitment tied to the original vehicle A/C configuration. If you are searching for a Ford Thunderbird A/C repair kit or a Mercury Cougar factory A/C ancillary kit, AK2479 provides a direct match for those applications. The Universal Air Ancillary Kit line focuses on application-specific service parts, and AK2479 is identified as a new design within that product line.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Repairing factory installed A/C system components on a 1983-1986 Ford Thunderbird
• Repairing factory installed A/C system components on a 1985-1986 Mercury Cougar
• Addressing A/C service needs on original equipment climate control setups
• Replacing application-specific ancillary parts referenced for the listed vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle has factory installed A/C before ordering. Match the part number AK2479 to the vehicle year, make, and model shown in the fitment data, and confirm the referenced component numbers against your existing system before installation. Because this kit is application-specific, compare the original A/C layout on the vehicle with the catalog listing for the best parts match.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies AK2479 as part of its Ancillary Kit line and lists it as a new design for the specified applications. Use the fitment data to confirm coverage for 1983-1986 Ford Thunderbird and 1985-1986 Mercury Cougar models with factory installed A/C.