Universal Air AK2517 A/C System Repair Kit

Ancillary A/C Repair Kit for Ford, Mazda, and Mercury

Universal Air AK2517 is an ancillary A/C system repair kit for fixed-orifice applications on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. It is built for service work on the Explorer, B3000, Mountaineer, and B4000 when the original system uses a fixed orifice tube.

Key Features

• Ancillary kit for A/C system repair on fixed-orifice applications
• Fits 1998-2001 Ford Explorer, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 5296C,RD 8135C,RS 2527; with Blue Orifice Tube; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B3000, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 5296C,RD 8135C,RS 2527; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 5296C,RD 8135C,RS 2527; with Blue Orifice Tube; Ancillary Kit
• Fits 1998-2000 Mazda B4000, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) EX 5296C,RD 8135C,RS 2527; Ancillary Kit
• Universal Air AK2517 for fixed-orifice A/C service applications

Detailed Description

Universal Air Ancillary Kit AK2517 is intended for A/C system repair on vehicles equipped with a fixed orifice tube setup. This kit is listed for 1998-2001 Ford Explorer, 1998-2001 Mazda B3000, 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, and 1998-2000 Mazda B4000, making it a direct-fit service option for common truck and SUV climate-control repairs. If you are searching for a Ford Explorer A/C repair kit, Mazda B3000 A/C service part, or Mercury Mountaineer fixed orifice tube kit, AK2517 matches those applications.

Universal Air AK2517 is also a practical search match for buyers looking for an ancillary A/C system repair kit for 1998-2001 Ford Explorer or 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer fixed-orifice service. The part number AK2517 is the reference to verify before ordering.

Common Repair Uses

• Restoring A/C service on fixed-orifice systems
• Replacing worn or damaged ancillary A/C repair components
• Addressing poor cooling performance tied to restricted orifice-tube service parts
• Supporting repairs on Ford Explorer, Mazda B3000, Mercury Mountaineer, and Mazda B4000 A/C systems

Installation Notes

Confirm the vehicle uses a fixed orifice configuration before installation. Match the existing A/C service layout and verify the part number AK2517 against the vehicle’s original equipment references and service information. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air supplies this Ancillary Kit as an A/C service part for the listed applications. Verify fitment by year, make, model, and fixed-orifice configuration before completing the repair.