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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Mercury Cougar
- 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Compressor Service -> Compressor Clutch Service -> 10P13 & FS-10 -> Clutch Field Coil, Replace -> Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace -> FS-10 & 10P13 -> Installation -> Panasonic -> Removal -> SD-7H15
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS
Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace
10P13 & FS-10
Removal
- Holding clutch plate with a suitable spanner wrench, Figs. and , remove clutch hub retaining nut or bolt, Figs. and .
- On models where clutch plate is retained with a nut, remove clutch hub and shims from compressor shaft using hub remover tool No. T80L-19703-B, or equivalent, Fig. .
- On models where clutch plate is retained by a bolt, lift assembly and shims from compressor. If necessary, thread a suitable bolt into clutch plate hub to break hub free of shaft, Fig. . ...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Except 1999-2002
Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.
1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
- Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
- Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
- Follow scan tool manufactur...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Cooling Fans -> Description -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> Continental, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
Aspire
The cooling fan system consists of an electro-mechanical fan, a temperature switch and a temperature relay.
The temperature switch, which is located in the thermostat housing, senses engine coolant temperature; while the relay, which is located in the lefthand front corner of the engine compartment between the battery and the headlamp, provides the ground path to complete the circuit.
When the coolant temperature is below approximately 194°F, the temperature switch is closed, while the relay contacts are held open by magnetism produced in the relay coil. W...
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 4.6 V8 GAS
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Cougar 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 Mercury Cougar cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Cougar XR-7 3.8 V6 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and ...
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