1996 Lincoln Continental A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Lincoln Continental

  • 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:V

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks from 1990+

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Continental & Mark VIII -> Description -> Blower Operation -> Components -> Self Diagnostics -> System
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS

System

The electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) system is designed to maintain the temperature selected and regulate the airflow between the instrument panel registers, floor ducts, windshield defroster nozzle and side window de-misters. The system also provides the option of manually overriding the blower speed and/or airflow direction as desired.

The system also has a sunload sensor for automatic solar sensitivity resulting in temperature compensation during high sunload conditions. The sunload sensor is located on the top right side of the instrument pa...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Compressor, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 3.0L Engine (DOHC) -> 3.0L Engine (Overhead Valve) -> 3.4 L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS

The A/C evaporator core orifice and the accumulator/drier should be replaced whenever the compressor is replaced due to lack of performance, or when there is debris in the system.

Aspire
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove A/C compressor to condenser discharge line bolt. Plug A/C compressor outlet fitting to prevent moisture from entering the system.
  • Disconnect A/C compressor to condenser discharge line from A/C compressor.
  • Remove evaporator to compressor suction line fitting bolt from A/C compressor. Plug compressor inlet fitting t...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Arming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1992-98 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-97 -> 1995 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Anniversary 4.6 V8 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced....

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS

Contour & Mystique
  • Remove windshield wiper arms, then cowl vent screens.
  • Disconnect upper speedometer cable from lower speedometer cable.
  • Remove floor console panel as follows:
    • Remove ashtray.
    • Remove transmission selector knob, then pry plate away from console.
    • Remove four screws retaining front of lower console to instrument panel.
    • Remove two screws retaining front of upper console to instrument panel through ashtray opening.
    • Open console glove compartment and remove three screws retaining console to front fl...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Lincoln Continental AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Lincoln Continental cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Lincoln Continental Spinmaker Edition 4.6 V8 GAS

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