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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Evaporator Core, 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 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Contour & Mystique
  • Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel."
  • Place drain pan or suitable container under heater water hose connections at cowl panel.
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect heater water hoses from heater core inlet and outlet tubes. Plug water hoses and cap heater core tubes to prevent coolant loss during evaporator housing removal.
  • Disconnect vacuum supply hose from vacuum source in engine compartment.
  • Disconnect discharge line using spring lock coupling...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Description -> Dual Piston Calipers -> Single Piston Calipers
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Single Piston Calipers

The caliper assembly consists of a pin sliding caliper housing, inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies and a single piston, Figs. through . The caliper slides on two pins which also act as attaching bolts between caliper and the combination anchor plate and spindle. The outer brake shoe and lining assembly is longer than the inner brake shoe and lining assembly. Inner and outer shoe and lining assemblies are attached to the caliper by spring clips riveted to the shoe surfaces. The inner shoe is attached to the caliper by installing the spring clip to the i...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the pro...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Disassemble

Do not clamp driveshaft in jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.

  • Place driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
  • Mark positions of driveshaft components relative to driveshaft tube. This ensures all components are reassembled in same relationship to maintain correct balance.
  • Index driveshaft and driveshaft components.
  • Clamp U-Joint Tool in a vise.
  • Remove snap rings.
  • If bearing cup cannot be pressed all way out, remove it with vise grips.
  • Remove driveshaft slip-yoke.
  • Position driveshaft in U-Joint Tool.
  • Press out a bearing cup.
  • Rotate driveshaft 180 degrees.
  • Press on...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter shield, if required.
  • Disconnect starter cable and push on connector. When disconnecting hardshell connector at S-terminal, grasp plastic shell and pull off. Do not pull on wire. Be careful to pull straight off to prevent damage to connector and S-terminal. If any part of connect...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
  • Lift old belt over alternator pulley...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis  4.6 V8 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Brake Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Right Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Starter Motor/Solenoid
  • Radio Noise Capacitor
  • Body Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis  4.6 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear Air Spring Solenoid
  • Left Rear Air Spring Solenoid
  • Air Suspension Switch
  • Left Rear Door Lock Motor
  • Right Rear Door Lock Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Mercury Grand Marquis  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defrost Relay
  • Switch Illumination
  • Rear Window Defrost Control
  • On Indicator
  • Hidden Antenna Module
  • 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sender
  • Fuel Tank Assembly
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS - WISCONSIN & CONNECTICUT ONLY
    Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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